There’ something about old trains and railway stations that stirs the memory and brings on feelings of nostalgia.
So have a look at these evocative pictures selected from the Evening News archive and recall the days when there were many more train stations and railway lines than there re today.
The photos include shots of stations on Edinburgh’s South Suburban line as well as stops on the route from Edinburgh through the Borders.
9. Mid Calder railway station
Wives and sweethearts say goodbye to members of the Black Watch as soldiers board the train at Mid Calder railway station, leaving for their tour of duty in Northern Ireland in August 1970. Photo: Hamish Campbell
10. Kingsknowe railway station
A diesel train at Kingsknowe railway station in March 1970. Photo: Stan Warburton
11. Heriot railway station
Heriot station, one of the stations on the Borders railway line in November 1970. Photo: Denis Straughan
12. Caledonian Station, Princes Street
Caledonian Station - often known as just Caley Station - in Princes Street, Edinburgh, in 1965. Photo: TSPL