Greenock Central
In 1987, before refurbishment by Railtrack, Greenock Central still featured a large glazed roof over the circulating area. The Gourock Extension platforms had canopies over them but not an overall roof, this having been cut back at an earlier date. The photograph was taken from the end of what must be one of the shortest platforms in the country. The view looks west with the Gourock platforms on the far left. Before the opening of the Gourock Extension the terminal platforms continued to a station on Cathcart Street, serving transatlantic ships via East Quay Lane. The circulating area shown here is now a car park. The Greenock Railway's locomotive shed and works was originally located in the area occupied by the Gourock platforms, resulting in the establishment of Greenock Ladyburn shed as a replacement.
Location: Greenock Central
Original line: Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway
Photographer: Ewan Crawford
Contact photographer: Ewan Crawford
Date: 19/09/1987
Image number: 32331
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