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This railway served pulp and paper mill was important to the survival of the West Highland Railway giving rise to much purely Scottish rail traffic. Timber, paper, and oil were carried by rail.

The mill was opened to the west of Corpach by Wiggins Teape, financially assisted by the Government who planned to increase local employment. Construction began in 1963 and completed in 1966.

A siding entered the site from the east, Fort William Junction, direction. This siding turned through 180 degrees, fanning out into a yard, to serve the works. The works had a regular service from Crianlarich Lower goods yard.

The pulp mill closed in 1980. Rail traffic continued afterwards for the paper mill. The paper mill closed in 1991 with complete closure of the site in 2005. The sidings are lifted.

After clearance of the site and a period of inactivity a a major sawmill was opened. Although use of the railway is not made, the nearby pier is used. BSW Timber - Fort William

The nearby Annat Signal Box, which controlled level crossings, has closed.

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