Fairlie Pier railway station

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History

The station was opened on 1 July 1882 by the Glasgow and South Western Railway as part of the extension of the former Ardrossan Railway to Largs.[2] As well as shipping services to Millport and Bute, the pier also handled services to and from Brodick during the winter months until the 1960s.[1] The station officially closed on 31 July 1972, however the last train had run on 1 October 1971.[2]

Today various sidings are situated around the station site as part of an MOD facility nearby, however they are overgrown and disused. Cumbrae services now run from a terminal in Largs.

References

Notes

  1. a b Stansfield, page 23
  2. a b Butt, page 93

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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Terminus   Glasgow and South Western Railway
Largs Branch
  Fairlie
Line closed; station open