The official opening day was 28 February 1905, accompanied by much local celebration, the first train of six corridor coaches being hauled by a Manson 4-4-0, Number 190.

[4] From 1906 to 1907 a bus ran from Thornhill to Moniaive to cater for prospective passengers, however it was not a success.

[5] The CVR was nominally independent, but was in reality controlled by the Glasgow and South Western Railway.

[11] During WW2 large numbers of Norwegian troops travelled to and from Moniaive whilst encamped nearby.

[12] In 1921 the Moniaive engine shed was closed and from that point the first train of the day ran from Dumfries.