Date: 01/07/2011

BALLOCH has seen off fierce competition from other Scottish towns to bring the famous Mull rail line to the area.
The Isle of Mull railway ran from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay Castle, but service was suspended after the castle was put up for sale last year.

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Pre-season works train on the Isle of Mull Railway. Frances, new to the railway in 2000, stands at Craignure with a coach and open wagon servicing a working party getting ready for the start of 2010 services on 1st April. Frances may look tiny but weighs in at around two tons. View towards Torosay.
Location: Craignure
Company: Isle of Mull Railway / Mull and West Highland Railway
23/03/2010 Mark Bartlett

Balloch Pier was the north end of the Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway. Old picture from Gardners Guide to Loch Lomond. [Probably PS Princess May.]
Location: Balloch Pier
Company: Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
// Alistair MacKenzie

View south towards Balloch Central showing the landscaped former trackbed. The turntable was located to the right. [See image 32327].
Location: Balloch Central
Company: Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
31/12/2007 Ewan Crawford