The Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway (S,B&BR) opened part of the line, however the extension to Peebles via Stobo was built by the Caledonian Railway once it had absorbed the S,B&BR.

The Caledonian route was longer and the company countered by emphasising the quality of their service.

A neat rubble-built goods shed had two arched cart loading bays.

The small scale of all the buildings reflects the limited traffic expected from this deeply rural part of old Peebles-shire, however the goods yard on the OS map is shown with several sidings.

The passenger service on this very rural line was an early victim of road competition.