Ayr [2nd]
Location type
StationNames and dates
Ayr Townhead (1856-1857)Ayr [2nd] (1857-1886)
Note: text in square brackets is added for clarity and was not part of the location's name.
Opened on the Ayr and Dalmellington Railway.Description
This station was immediately south of the Ayr Viaduct over the River Ayr and north of the Kyle Street bridge. This was a two platform station on the Ayr and Dalmellington Railway.
Known as Ayr Townhead, it replaced Ayr [1st] to become Ayr [2nd]. The original terminus was on the north bank of the River Ayr and at a site unsuitable for continuing the line south. This newer station was built on the Dalmellington line which skirted round the east side of the town.
This station was entirely rebuilt in 1886 becoming just the northern portion of the platforms at today's Ayr station. As part of the rebuild the Kyle Street bridge was removed.
Tags
Station03/09/2018
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| Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. | |
Chronology Dates
| 07/08/1856 | Ayr and Dalmellington Railway Opened for passengers also. Station at Ayr Townhead opened (temporary first version), Glasgow trains continue to use the old station. |
| 01/07/1857 | Glasgow, Paisley Kilmarnock and Ayr RailwayAyr and Dalmellington Railway Ayr Townhead becomes the main station in Ayr, Ayr [1st] is closed except for goods traffic. |
