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| A train passes Picton signalbox in 1954 (KD collection) |
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| Type: | National Rail (Northallerton to Eaglescliffe Line) |
| Opened: | 1852 |
| Closed: | 1960 |
| Platforms: | 2 |
The station was opened by the Leeds Northern Railway in 1852. The station was the junction of what became the Picton-Battersby Line which opened in stages from 1857 (the next station on the line from Picton was Trenholme Bar).
The line to Battersby closed in 1954 after a long decline. Picton station remained open for a few more years for services on the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe Line. The station was closed to passengers in 1960, the goods yard remained open until 1964. The only remnant of Picton that now survives is the former stationmaster's house and some traces of a platform. The former goods yard is now used by a stone merchant.
The station was to the North of a level crossing which was controlled by Picton signalbox. The signalbox remained operational until 1997 when the line was resignaled.
