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This is the junction between the line to Ardrossan Harbour and the Glasgow to Ayr line which allows a train from the Ayr direction to run to Ardrossan. It is largely used for goods and empty stock movements. The main line is double track and the Ardrossan approach single.

The junction was formed in 1840 between the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway and its connection to Blacklands Junction on the Ardrossan and Johnstone Railway.

Both lines were double track. The original signal box was on the east side of the junction. This was replaced with a new box in the 'V' of the junction aligned with the main line.

The box closed in 1986, replaced by the Paisley Signalling Centre, and the curve to Dubbs Junction singled. In its last years the box appeared to be in a state of seige with its windows boarded up.

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