Drongan
The old railway station
General information
LocationDrongan, Ayrshire
Scotland
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-groupingGlasgow and South Western Railway
Key dates
1 July 1872Opened
10 September 1951Closed
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 / 55.4402; -4.4589


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