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Inches railway station

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Inches
General information
LocationGlespin, South Lanarkshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°32′03″N 3°55′22″W / 55.5341°N 3.9228°W / 55.5341; -3.9228
Grid referenceNZ787283
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1 June 1874 (1874-06-01)Opened
5 October 1964 (1964-10-05)Closed

Inches railway station co-served the hamlet of Glespin, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1874 to 1964 on the Muirkirk Branch.

History

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The station was opened on 1 June 1874 by the Caledonian Railway. It was situated on the site of Inches farm, near Monksfoot Bridge. It served a remote area. The hamlet of Glespin was still developing when this station opened. At the east end of the eastbound platform was the signal box and on the north side was the goods yard. In 1903 a branch opened on the west side which served Carmacoup Colliery. The station closed on 5 October 1964.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 239. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 127. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Douglas West
Line and station closed 		  Caledonian Railway
Muirkirk Branch 		  Glenbuck
Line and station closed


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