| Inches | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Glespin, South Lanarkshire Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°32′03″N 3°55′22″W / 55.5341°N 3.9228°W / 55.5341; -3.9228 |
| Grid reference | NZ787283 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Caledonian Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Railways (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 June 1874 (1874-06-01) | Opened |
| 5 October 1964 (1964-10-05) | Closed |
Inches railway station co-served the hamlet of Glespin, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1874 to 1964 on the Muirkirk Branch.
History
The station was opened on 1 June 1874 by the Caledonian Railway. It was situated on the site of Inches farm, near Monksfoot Bridge. It served a remote area. The hamlet of Glespin was still developing when this station opened. At the east end of the eastbound platform was the signal box and on the north side was the goods yard. In 1903 a branch opened on the west side which served Carmacoup Colliery. The station closed on 5 October 1964.
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 239. OCLC 931112387.
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 127. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas West Line and station closed |
Caledonian Railway Muirkirk Branch |
Glenbuck Line and station closed |
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