Monkton and Annbank Branch (Glasgow and South Western Railway)
Introduction
This line not only provided a shortcut for trains heading north from the Ayr and Mauchline Line (Glasgow and South Western Railway) but also served the Glenburn coalmine at Prestwick.
Portions of line and locations
This line is divided into a number of portions.
Monkton to Mossblown
This junction was between Prestwick (to the south) and Monkton (to the north) stations. It is today the site of Prestwick International Airport station.
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See also
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
This station was opened for Glasgow Prestwick Airport which is to the immediate east and connected to the station by a long elevated covered walkway. It serves Prestwick Airport (as it is typically known), Glasgow is 37 miles away to the north east by train.
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See also
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
David Panton 05/11/2019
David Panton 05/11/2019
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Bill Roberton 19/03/2010
David Panton 01/10/2016
Bill Hamilton 28/08/1967
Bill Hamilton 06/07/1968
Bill Hamilton 04/08/1968
This colliery was opened mid way along the Monkton and Annbank Branch (Glasgow and South Western Railway), on the south side of the line, in 1911. It was near Troon and generally known as Glenburn. The area workshops were located here.
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This junction was west of Annbank station. It opened in 1892 with a new line which ran north west to Monkton Junction near Prestwick.
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See also
Ayr and Mauchline Line (Glasgow and South Western Railway)
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 24/05/1962
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 24/05/1962
