This week’s Virtual Museum post is a scene which has sadly disappeared from our countryside, the rural railway station. Drawn from our photographic collection, this picture of Hillsborough railway station captures a moment in time. The station, which was opened on 13th July 1863, was part of the Banbridge, Lisburn and Belfast railway line. Situated on the Culcavey Road, Hillsborough station was a two story red brick building with arched windows and ornate over-hanging eaves. It contained the ticket office, platform and Stationmaster’s house.