Bainsford Branch (Caledonian Railway)
Introduction
The eastern half of the double track goods and minerals line from Falkirk to Grangemouth belonged to the Caledonian Railway and opened in 1911. It survived the western half to serve the Falkirk Aluminium Works, actually on the western (formerly North British Railway) half. It was a relief line also serving many works in the Bainsford area formerly served by the Forth and Clyde Canal. The stub of the line remains today at Fouldubs Junction along with several freight depots. Alternative names: Orchardhall Branch (Caledonian Railway) or Grahamston New Lines (Caledonian Railway).
Dates
Portions of line and locations
This line is divided into a number of portions.
Bainsford to Fouldubs
This was an end-on junction between the Caledonian Railway and the North British Railway on the secondary route to Grangemouth between Swing Bridge Junction (west) and Fouldubs Junctions (east).
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See also
Bainsford Branch (North British Railway)
This swing bridge crossed the Forth and Clyde Canal and carried the 1911 goods only Bainsford Branch (Caledonian Railway) between its junction with the North British Railway at Bainsford Junction and Fouldubs Junction on the Grangemouth Railway (Forth and Clyde Canal), now owned by the Caledonian Railway.
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James C Wilson Collection //1995
Ewan Crawford //1989
Ewan Crawford //1990
This single ended shed was located in the 'V' of the junction at Fouldubs Junction. The shed was approached from the junction to the east.
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See also
Grangemouth Railway (Forth and Clyde Canal)
Douglas McPherson //1993
Bill Roberton //1987
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Bill Jamieson 15/02/1970
Bill Jamieson 15/02/1970
This junction is located on the western edge of Grangemouth. Today it is the junction between various freight lines and the double track railway to Grangemouth Junction. It is controlled by a large signal box on the north side of the line. This box is unusual in Scotland now, for being the only box located on a goods network. From here sidings serve the TDG depot, WH Malcolm depot, ...
More detailsSee also
Grangemouth Railway (Forth and Clyde Canal)
John Furnevel 05/10/2014
John Furnevel 30/05/2008
John Furnevel 07/03/2009
John Furnevel 30/05/2008
