Highhouse Colliery Branch (William Baird & Co)
Introduction
This tightly curved line linked Auchinleck station to Highhouse Colliery.There were exchange sidings in the 'V' of the junction at Auchinleck.
Portions of line and locations
This line is divided into a number of portions.
Auchinleck to Highhouse
This is a two platform station with a small car park.
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See also
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
Douglas Blades 22/05/2021
John McIntyre 31/08/2018
Bill Roberton //1989
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This colliery was developed by William Baird & Co in Auchinleck at Merlinhill Farm just to the south of the station. It was served by a short tightly curved branch which made a trailing connection to the northbound line. A series of exchange sidings were laid in the 'V' of the junction at the station. The colliery was opened for the Lugar Iron Works.
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Bill Roberton //1989
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