When did Killin station close?

This station was officially closed on 1 November 1965, although following the Glen Ogle landslide on 27 September 1965, the service was suspended and replaced by buses until the official closure.

Where was Killin station?

Killin Station was a small railway station in the Scottish town of Killin. The station was part of the Killin Railway that was a small extension going from Killin Junction, through Killin Station and stopped at Loch Tay Station. Killin Station opened 1st April 1886 and closed 1st November 1965.

Does killin have a train station?

The Killin Railway was a locally promoted railway line built to connect the town of Killin to the Callander and Oban Railway main line nearby. It opened in 1886, and carried tourist traffic for steamers on Loch Tay as well as local business….Killin Railway.

Overview
Track gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm)

When did Oban railway station open?

July 1, 1880
Oban railway station/Opened

Oban station opened on 1 July 1880. A ticket platform (long since disused but still in situ) was located on the west side of the single line, about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) to the south.

How far is Edinburgh from Killin?

56 miles
The distance between Edinburgh and Killin is 56 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

Where is Loch Tay Scotland?

central highlands
Loch Tay (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Tatha) is a freshwater loch in the central highlands of Scotland, in the Perth and Kinross and Stirling council areas.

When did Callander to Oban Railway close?

1965
The building of the Callander & Oban Railway received Royal assent in 1865 and work on it began shortly after. It reached Oban in 1880. The line was closed in 1965 following a landslide.

Where can I park for free in Oban?

Some car parks in Oban allow you to park free of charge. Pulpit Hill car park has 14 spaces and it is free to park here. There is also free parking in the Co-op car park on Soroba Road and the Tesco car park on Lochavullin Drive.

Which is the longest loch in Scotland?

Of all of Scotland’s lochs:

Loch Lomond has the largest surface area – 71 sq km.
Loch Morar is the deepest loch – at 310m.
Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume – it contains more water (7,452 million cubic metres) than all English and Welsh lakes together.

Can you swim in Loch Tay?

River Tay, Perthshire To the west, Loch Tay is another lovely swimming spot. Don’t forget to visit the Aberfeldy Distillery for a tour and taste unique Tayside whiskies, lovingly made from the pure fresh waters you just swam in.

When was Connel Bridge built?

August 20, 1903
Connel Bridge/Opened

Can you cycle the Rob Roy Way?

Long sections are shared with Cycle Route 7 so the walking is mainly on tarmac. There are hilly sections between Strathyre and Ardeonaig (Loch Tay), between Ardtalnaig and Aberfeldy, and also on the optional section between Ardtalnaig and Aberfeldy via Glen Almond.

Where was the Killin Junction railway station located?

Opened on the Callander and Oban Railway. Opened on the Killin Railway. This was a three platform station with two platforms and a loop on the mainline, the up platform being an island the outer face of which chiefly served the Killin Railway and had a loop.

When did the West box at Killin Junction close?

The west box, on the south side of the line, closed in 1935 when taken over by the east box. The station was built at the expense of the Killin Railway who did rather well out of the arrangement gaining an extra main line passing loop and use of the branch loop.

Why was the Killin Junction signal box built?

Killin Junction was not built concurrently with the line but opened at a later date to accommodate the Killin Railway. By that stage I am presuming a purpose built box would have been constructed, especially as someone else was paying. All information and speculation gratefully received!

When was the Killin and Oban Railway built?

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