Loch Tay railway station

Loch Tay was a railway station located at the head of Loch Tay, Stirling.

Loch Tay
General information
LocationLoch Tay, Stirling (district)
Scotland
Coordinates56.4812°N 4.3030°W / 56.4812; -4.3030
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyKillin Railway
Pre-groupingKillin Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 April 1886Opened as Loch Tay Killin Pier
1 October 1895Name changed to Loch Tay
9 September 1939Closed

History

Opened as Loch Tay Killin Pier on 1 April 1886, the station comprised a single platform on the east side of the line. A loop was provided for running round, and the line continued north to an engine shed. Two sidings for the pier curved away to the east.

Its name was changed to Loch Tay on 1 October 1895. The station closed to passengers on 9 September 1939,[1] however as the engine shed for the line was located here, the line remained in use.[2]

This line was scheduled for closure on 1 November 1965, however the landslide in Glen Ogle resulted in premature closure on 27 September 1965.

References
  1. Quick, M. E. (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 272. OCLC 931112387.
  2. Hodgins & Sanders; p 40

Sources
  • Hodgins, Douglas; Sanders, Keith (1993). British Railways Past and Present No 31 - North West Scotland. Kettering: Past & Present. ISBN 1-85895-090-2.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Terminus   Killin Railway   Killin


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