It was incorporated in 1860,[3] opened over a ten-month period between 1888 and 1889 and closed 65 years later.

[4] Situated on the outskirts of the town [5][6]) it was one of the more economically viable stations[7] on a generally unprofitable line.

Until the 1920s there was a lengthy passing loop and second (staggered) platform.

[8] The former station building was for a period used as a Youth Club,.

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