Private company

Scottish North Eastern Railway

Railway in Scotland

The Scottish North Eastern Railway (SNER) was a railway company in Scotland operating a main line from Perth to Aberdeen, with branches to Kirriemuir, Brechin and Montrose. It was created when the Aberdeen Railway amalgamated with the Scottish Midland Junction Railway on 29 July 1856.2 It ceased to exist in 1866.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Jul 29, 1856Founded1

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The Scottish North Eastern Railway (SNER) was a railway company in Scotland operating a main line from Perth to Aberdeen, with branches to Kirriemuir, Brechin and Montrose. It was created when the Aberdeen Railway amalgamated with the Scottish Midland Junction Railway on 29 July 1856.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Aberdeen Railway1
  2. Succeeded Scottish Midland Junction Railway1
  3. Succeeded by Caledonian Railway1

Timeline

  1. Aug 10, 1866Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jul 29, 1856Founded Founded1

Sources

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