Knoweside railway station

Knoweside
Location
Place Knoweside
Area Ayrshire
Operations
Original company Maidens and Dunure Light Railway
Pre-grouping Glasgow and South Western Railway
Platforms 1
History
17 May 1906 Opened
1 December 1930 Closed
4 July 1932 Reopened
1 June 1933 Closed
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Knoweside railway station was a railway station serving the village of Knoweside, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was part of the Maidens and Dunure Light Railway.

History

The station opened on 17 May 1906.[1] It closed on 1 December 1930,[1] but reopened briefly between 4 July 1932 and 1 June 1933.[1]

Today the site of the station is a caravan park. Near to the station is the Electric Brae.

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Butt, page 137

Sources

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Balchriston Level Crossing Halt
Line and station closed
  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Maidens and Dunure Light Railway
  Dunure
Line and station closed

Coordinates: 55°22′36″N 4°45′27″W / 55.3768°N 4.7575°W / 55.3768; -4.7575


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