Corkerhill
In 1896 the G&SW built a new depot at a rural location near Corkerhill Farm. Because of its remoteness the company built a railway village of 136 houses for workers and families, with a staff halt alongside. Facilities included a general store, wash-house, library, reading rooms, meeting hall, hot baths, allotments and a company doctor. This 1963 photograph shows Black 5 No 45362 reversing east through Corkerhill station towards the signal box controlling access to the shed. On the right is part of the original 1896 railway village on which demolition commenced 6 years later, with the site transferred to Glasgow Council in 1971.
Location: Corkerhill
Original line: Paisley Canal Line (Glasgow and South Western Railway)
Photographer: Colin Miller
Contact photographer: Colin Miller
Date: 10/08/1963
Image number: 19972
Other photographs of Corkerhill on RailScot
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