Drongan | |
|---|---|
 The old railway station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Drongan, Ayrshire Scotland |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Glasgow and South Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 July 1872 | Opened |
| 10 September 1951 | Closed |
The site of the old station platform
Drongan railway station (NS445190) was a railway station serving the village of Drongan, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was originally part of the Ayr and Cumnock Branch on the Glasgow and South Western Railway.
History
The station opened on 1 July 1872, and closed on 10 September 1951. A line left the station heading east to serve the Killoch Ironworks. The line is still operational today, now serving the Killoch Washery.
References
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trabboch Line open; station closed |
Glasgow and South Western Railway Ayr and Cumnock Branch |
Ochiltree Line and station closed | ||
Looking towards Trabboch from the overbridge
55°26′25″N 4°27′32″W / 55.4402°N 4.4589°W
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