Sannox Incline
The Sannox Railway, Arran, was open from 1836-1862 and 1918-1939 to carry Barytes from mines to a pier. The earthworks remain relatively intact and portions of the pier remain. The upper works of the railway was a self-acting incline running from a reversing spur uphill to mines and associated bings. The lower works ran from the reversing spur via mines and various hoppers to a pier at Sannox north of Corrie. There were many mines here and on inspection the upper incline may have been rebuilt on at least three occaisions on different alignments. There are many open shafts, partly demolished buildings and deep pools so caution should be exercised on visiting.
Location: Sannox Incline (former)
Original line: Sannox Railway
Photographer: Ewan Crawford
Contact photographer: Ewan Crawford
Date: 24/01/2009
Image number: 22289
