The Darvel Branch was an extension of the former Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway in Scotland built by the Glasgow and South Western Railway to allow trains to travel between Kilmarnock and Darvel. The line was built in stages, and originally opened as far as Galston on 9 August 1848. [1] .

It was constructed by the Glasgow and South Western Railway to provide a rail connection between Kilmarnock and Darvel. The line was developed in stages. Initially, it opened as far as Galston on 9 August 1848. The branch was then extended to Newmilns on 20 May 1850, and finally reached Darvel on 1 June 1896, several decades later.

The Darvel and Strathaven Railway linked, with the Darvel Branch to the former Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway in Scotland to allow trains to travel between Kilmarnock and Lanarkshire.

This was an unusual line, a joint railway operated by the Caledonian Railway (the promoter, as one of the Mid Lanarkshire Lines) and Glasgow and South Western Railway. It linked the G&SWR Darvel branch of 1896 to the CR's Strathaven Central station.

The Caledonian opened the line from Strathaven to Darvel on 1 May 1902. The original Strathaven terminus was on the north-east side of the town, and the new line left the earlier route at Whiteshawgate Junction, a short distance north of the terminus.

Darvel (1896-1964) Opened on the Darvel Branch (Glasgow and South Western Railway). Description. This station was a terminus, then a through station, then a terminus again and is now closed. It was located in the north of Darvel. The original 1896 terminus was a single platform station. The platform was on the south side of a loop.

2016年3月10日 · This easy yet scenic route from the town of Darvel, meanders along a recently upgraded disused railway track that leads to the impressive Spirit of Scotland Monument beneath Loudoun Hill. Keep an eye out for the resident Highland Cows and remnants of the area’s railway past, including the striking remains of a viaduct.

Darvel to Mayfield Junction (excluded) closed. This line is divided into a number of portions. This disused long and low double track viaduct is east of the former Newmilns station on the 1896 extension to Darvel. Its west end is west of the River Irvine and it continued east over The Green to east of Union Street.

The Darvel Branch was an extension of the former Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway in Scotland built by the Glasgow and South Western Railway to allow trains to travel between Kilmarnock and Darvel.

2024年6月26日 · The Glasgow Paisley Kilmarnock & Ayr Railway inaugurated services on a short branch to Galston on 9th August 1848, leaving its main line at Hurlford, 3½ miles to the west. The Glasgow & South Western extended the branch to Newmilns in May 1850. Following a 46-year hiatus, the town of Darvel was served from 1st June 1896.