Knoweside railway station
Knoweside | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Knoweside, Ayrshire Scotland |
| Grid reference | NS253126 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Maidens and Dunure Light Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Glasgow and South Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 17 May 1906 | Opened |
| 1 December 1930 | Closed |
| 4 July 1932 | Reopened |
| 1 June 1933 | Closed |
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
Sources
- OL 11956311M.
- Jowett, Alan (March 1989). Jowett's Railway Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland: From Pre-Grouping to the Present Day (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. OCLC 22311137.
- Article in British Railway Journal No 8 Summer 1985 Wild Swan Publications
| 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 | ||
55°22′36″N 4°45′27″W / 55.3768°N 4.7575°W
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