Balornock Tunnel
Location type
TunnelName and dates
Balornock Tunnel (1894-1965)Opened on the Hamiltonhill Branch (Caledonian Railway).
Description
This was a double track tunnel on the Hamiltonhill Branch (Caledonian Railway). It was a relatively short tunnel under Balornock Road.
Tags
Tunnel| Nearby stations Springburn Barnhill Bishopbriggs Eastfield Platform Cowlairs Garngad Ashfield St Rollox [2nd] Robroyston Possilpark and Parkhouse Glasgow (Townhead) Possilpark (Private) Possil North Alexandra Parade Duke Street | Balornock Pit Barmulloch Junction Springburn Park Winter Gardens Springburn Park Goods Huntershill Brick Works Marne Factory Huntershill Quarry Atlas Works [2nd] Robroyston Colliery Robroyston Brick and Tile Works Robroyston Brick Works Eclipse Works Eagle Iron Works Tourist/other Balornock House Stobhill Hospital |
| Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. | |
Chronology Dates
| / /1878 | Hamiltonhill Branch (Caledonian Railway) Portion of line from Balornock Junction passing Balornock House authorised. (Close to the house the line passed through Balornock Tunnel.) |
