Picton railway station (England)

Picton
Railway crossing with the old station buildings in the background, in 2010
General information
LocationPicton, North Yorkshire
England
Coordinates54°27′54″N 1°20′57″W / 54.4649°N 1.3492°W / 54.4649; -1.3492
Grid referenceNZ422079
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLeeds Northern Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
2 June 1852Opened
4 January 1960Closed to passengers
7 July 1964Closed completely

Picton railway station was a railway station serving the village of Picton in North Yorkshire, England. Located on the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe Line (which is now the North TransPennine line) it was opened on 2 June 1852 by the Leeds Northern Railway. It closed to passengers on 4 January 1960 and closed completely in July 1964.