Calderpark Halt

Location type

Station

Name and dates

Calderpark Halt (1951-1955)

Opened on the Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge Railway.

Description

This two platform short lived halt served Glasgow's zoo, Calderpark Zoo. Immediately to the east was the North Calder Viaduct NB. Small station buildings were provided.

Variations of the name: Calderpark for Glasgow Zoo or simply Calderpark.

Tags

Station halt

Aliases

Calderpark for Glasgow Zoo Calderpark
06/07/2020



Chronology Dates

05/05/1951Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge Railway
Calderpark Halt opened.
04/07/1955Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge Railway
Calderpark Halt closed.

Books


A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Scotland - The Lowlands and the Borders v. 6 (Regional railway history series)

Forgotten Railways: Scotland