This tip was served by sidings from Brackenhirst Junction on the North Monkland Railway.
The tip was to the south of Brackenhirst Quarry and Brackenhirst Works (Fireclay) both of which were rail served.
The layout of the sidings here changed over the years as the tip expanded.
Nearby stations Airdrie [Leaend] Glenboig Commonhead (Airdrie North) Kipps Garnqueen Rawyards Gartsherrie [M and K] Gartsherrie [GGR] Gartsherrie Coatdyke Coatbridge Sunnyside Howes Airdrie Hallcraig Street Airdrie [CR] Airdrie | Ryden Quarry Brackenhirst Junction Brackenhirst Works (Fireclay) Clachan Quarry Brackenhirst Quarry Ryding Siding Brackenhirst Gas Storage Depot Braidenhill Tip Braidenhill Colliery No 2 Ryding Colliery Pit No 2 Braidenhill Colliery No 1 Drumbowie Siding Pinwinnie Coup Rigg Colliery Pit No 6 Tourist/other Rochsoles House |
Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. |
A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Scotland - The Lowlands and the Borders v. 6 (Regional railway history series) | The Monkland & Kirkintilloch and associated railways |