Troon (Harbour) railway station
| Troon | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Troon |
| Area | Ayrshire |
| Coordinates | 55°32′53″N 4°41′02″W / 55.548°N 4.684°WCoordinates: 55°32′53″N 4°41′02″W / 55.548°N 4.684°W |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Kilmarnock and Troon Railway |
| History | |
| 6 July 1812 | Opened[1] |
| 20 July 1846 | Closed[1] |
| Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom | |
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For other railway stations in Troon, see Troon railway station (disambiguation).
Troon railway station was a railway station serving the town of Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Located at Troon Harbour, this was the first railway station in the town and was part of the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway.
History
The station was opened on 6 July 1812.[1] The Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway took over management of the station on 16 July 1846, however the station closed just days later on 20 July 1846.[1]
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Glasgow and South Western Railway Kilmarnock and Troon Railway |
Barassie Line closed; station open | ||
References
Notes
Sources
- Butt, R. V. J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-8526-0508-1. OCLC 60251199.
- Stansfield, G. (1999). Ayrshire & Renfrewshire's Lost Railways. Ochiltree: Stenlake Publishing. ISBN 1-8403-3077-5.
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