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Helensburgh Central
All photographs of this location in date order.
![320 207 at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Calum McMahon //]](/images/2000/2510.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking towards Glasgow at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Garth Ponsonby //]](/images/2000/2511.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking towards the buffers at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Garth Ponsonby //]](/images/2000/2512.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking towards the buffers at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford //]](/images/2000/2519.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Train entering Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford //]](/images/2000/2557.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![All quiet.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford //]](/images/7000/7042.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Parkhead V3 no 67662 is about to take a train out of Helensburgh Central and head for home in the late 1950s. In the right background stands the cramped 2-road Helensburgh shed (65H), officially closed in November 1970. <br>
<br><br>[Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney) //]](/images/22000/22362.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking across the platforms towards the shed at Helensburgh Central on a bright 26 October 1957. Standing at the platform is BR Standard class 4 2-6-0 no 76102, which had arrived new at Parkhead from Doncaster works some 4 months earlier. <br><br>[G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 26/10/1957]](/images/53000/53569.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Shed scene at 65H Helensburgh in October 1957, with Parkhead V3 67613 and Eastfield J37 64610 amongst the locomotives in the yard.<br><br>[G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 26/10/1957]](/images/58000/58275.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![V1 67664 arriving with a train at Helensburgh Central on 14 June 1958.<br><br>[G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 14/06/1958]](/images/59000/59864.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![V3 2-6-2T 67628 stands at Helensburgh Central platform 4 on 19 May 1959. What looks to be a classmate is at the head of a Glasgow bound train boarding at platform 3. <br><br>[G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 19/05/1959]](/images/50000/50008.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking back along the platforms towards the station concourse at Helensburgh Central on 22 October 1960. V1 2-6-2T 67629 is preparing to leave with a train for Bridgeton Central. In the right background other steam locomotives are receiving attention on Helensburgh shed. <br><br>[G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 22/10/1960]](/images/49000/49566.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![North Clyde class 303 electrics at Helensburgh Central in June 1971.<br><br>[John Furnevel 26/06/1971]](/images/4000/4278.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The remains of the yard and sidings at Helensburgh Central in 1974. In the right background stood the former Helensburgh shed (65H). <br><br>[John McIntyre //1974]](/images/16000/16702.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![A Class 303 EMU stands at a quiet Helensburgh Central on 23 March 1974. <br><br>[John McIntyre 23/03/1974]](/images/13000/13595.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Blue Train unit 063 stands at Helensburgh Central on 23 March 1974 awaiting departure with the next service to Airdrie Via Singer.<br><br>[John McIntyre 23/03/1974]](/images/26000/26406.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Helensburgh Central SB in April 1974 as viewed from a platform.<br><br>[John McIntyre /04/1974]](/images/13000/13594.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The normal 303 service stands alongside new 314s at Helensburgh in 1979 just prior to their introduction on the Argyle line.<br><br>[John McIntyre //1979]](/images/13000/13704.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![87028 has brought the Royal Train into Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[John Robin 09/07/1981]](/images/6000/6905.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Spotless Class 37 pulls the Royal Train out of Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[John Robin 09/07/1981]](/images/6000/6968.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The imaginatively decorated platform terminus at Helensburgh Central as recorded on February 9th 1985. The poster on the right hand end of the blue cladding warns that playing 'Station Invaders' is a potentially fatal game. Since then, both the Class 303 units and computer games have moved on……<br><br>[Mark Dufton 09/02/1985]](/images/26000/26031.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![An evening service for Airdrie, formed by 314 205, awaits its departure time at Helensburgh Central in June 1986.<br><br>[David Panton 11/06/1986]](/images/21000/21426.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The signalbox and station throat at Helensburgh Central. Note disused platform to right.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford //1987]](/images/7000/7804.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Helensburgh Central station throat. The sleeper indentations from the lifted line are obvious on the right. This must have been lifted when the line was singled and semphore replaced with coloured lights in November 1984.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford //1987]](/images/8000/8057.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Busy as usual this North Clyde terminus.<br><br>[Brian Forbes //1997]](/images/10000/10989.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Platform 1 at Helensburgh Central in July 1997 with the canopy glazing removed and a miserable looking 303 001 standing in the rain.<br><br>[David Panton /07/1997]](/images/17000/17924.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![A rather sorry-looking Helensburgh Central in July 1997 with unglazed canopies. Only the freshly reliveried 320 looks smart in the photograph.<br><br>[David Panton /07/1997]](/images/28000/28066.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Last Blue Train about to leave Helensburgh Central to run empty to Yoker.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2529.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Last Blue Train is piped before returning empty to Yoker.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2530.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Last Blue Train heads east just east of Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2534.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Last Blue train on arrival at Helensburgh Central. View looks west.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2536.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![View looking south at Helensburgh Central of the last Blue Train. The Helensburgh gasworks can be seen in the background.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2537.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Last Blue Train waits in Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2538.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Send off for the last Blue Train at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 30/12/2002]](/images/2000/2539.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![This plaque was unveiled by Councillor Alistair Watson at Helensburgh Central to mark the opening of a new train depot. His funeral will be held on the 6th of July 2017.<br><br>[John Yellowlees 24/09/2003]](/images/59000/59891.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking out from the concourse at Helensburgh Central on 23 April 2005.<br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/3000/3584.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Helensburgh Central - platforms 1 and 2 buffer stops - April 2005.<br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/3000/3599.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![View of concourse and roof at Helensburgh Central in April 2005 with all 3 platforms occupied. This being a Saturday, much of the stock is stabled for the weekend.<br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/3000/3611.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Saturday afternoon at Helensburgh Central - April 2005.<br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/3000/3727.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The 1858 Helensburgh Central station seen from Princes Street on 23 April 2005. The west end of the station roof with its magnificent fanlight can just be seen through the alley on the left. [See image 25511]<br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/3000/3728.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Part of the west end of Helensburgh Central station, with its striking fanlight, being enjoyed by the usual gathering of pigeons. Photograph taken in April 2005 through the (locked) metal gates at the entrance to the alley from Princes Street. [See image 3728] <br><br>[John Furnevel 23/04/2005]](/images/25000/25511.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Something interesting at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 10/02/2007]](/images/13000/13553.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking towards the buffers in Helensburgh Central one rainy day in March 2008. Is it just me, or does the logo look like a question mark on the front of the 320?<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 10/03/2008]](/images/18000/18273.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![One rainy day ... just as well the canopies have been retained.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 10/03/2008]](/images/18000/18279.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![In contemplation. A rainy day in Helensburgh.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 10/03/2008]](/images/18000/18294.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![All platforms occupied at Helensburgh Central on 20th April 2008.<br><br>[Colin Miller 20/04/2008]](/images/27000/27215.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The booking office at Helensburgh Central station now sports a refurbished bench. This was unveiled by John Johnston, director of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the line to Helensburgh.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 28/05/2008]](/images/19000/19215.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![John Johnston, director of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust unveils a refurbished historic bench which has been loaned for public use.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 28/05/2008]](/images/19000/19216.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![150 years after the railway opened there have been some changes. The first train ran from Buchanan Street station to the original Helensburgh terminus, a little further east.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 28/05/2008]](/images/19000/19218.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![All platforms occupied at Helensburgh Central on Saturday 31 May 2008.<br><br>[John McIntyre 31/05/2008]](/images/19000/19260.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![334 and 320 units stand at Helensburgh Central on 31 May 2008.<br><br>[John McIntyre 31/05/2008]](/images/19000/19331.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![320 314 departs Helensbugh Central on 31 May.<br><br>[John McIntyre 31/05/2008]](/images/19000/19479.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![320 314 leaving Helensburgh Central on 31 May 2008.<br><br>[John McIntyre 31/05/2008]](/images/19000/19553.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![320 312 stands at the buffer stops at Helensburgh Central on 14 June.<br><br>[Veronica Inglis 14/06/2008]](/images/19000/19482.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Saturday evening at Helensburgh Central on 14 June, with the glass platform canopies letting in the evening sunshine. View out along platform 1, occupied by the recently arrived 320312.<br><br>[Veronica Inglis 14/06/2008]](/images/19000/19807.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![40.145 with SRPS tour at Helensburgh Central<br><br>[John Robin 24/08/2008]](/images/20000/20375.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Deltic 55.022 in Helensburgh Central with SRPS tour<br><br>[John Robin 24/08/2008]](/images/20000/20376.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Deltic 55.022 dwarfs Helensburgh Central station after arrival with SRPS tour<br><br>[John Robin 24/08/2008]](/images/20000/20377.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![320 322 is given the off for Drumgelloch at Helensburgh Central on 2 June, although there are more than 3 minutes to go before scheduled departure time.<br><br>[David Panton 02/06/2009]](/images/24000/24075.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The booking office at Helensburgh Central presents a fine, solid face to East Princes Street. The gable end of the overall roof looks pretty good too, but it's hard to get a decent view from any angle. This roof extends no further than the length of the stone building, but the platforms are generously covered by glass canopies. Photographed on 21 September 2009. <br>
<br><br>[David Panton 21/09/2009]](/images/25000/25512.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Although already on the Platform 1 departure screen there's 80 minutes to go before 320 317 heads off with the 1640 for Drumgelloch, during which time 2 trains will come and go from Platform 2. One platform suffices for most of the day's half-hourly service, with the arriving set forming the next departure. Presumably, though, all three are needed on Sunday morning when three trains depart before the first arrival. Photographed on 21 September 2009. <br>
<br><br>[David Panton 21/09/2009]](/images/25000/25545.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Arriving at platform 2 of Helensburgh Central on 21 September 2009 is 320 305 with a service from the far east (Drumgelloch).<br><br>[David Panton 21/09/2009]](/images/25000/25673.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![For the second time in a few days I catch up with 334 009, this time awaiting departure from Helensburgh Central. <br><br>[John Steven /06/2010]](/images/29000/29611.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Basking in the sun at Helensburgh on 12 June 2010, units 320303 and 320319 at the buffer stops. <br><br>[John Steven 12/06/2010]](/images/29000/29352.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![An Airdrie - Helensburgh service, formed by 320319, approaching its destination on 12 June 2010.<br><br>[John Steven 12/06/2010]](/images/29000/29367.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![View out from the concourse at Helensburgh Central on 9 February with a blue class 334 at the buffer stops on platform 2.<br><br>[John Yellowlees 09/02/2011]](/images/32000/32700.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![An aerial view west over Helensburgh Central station in the summer of 2011. The area to the right of the station once contained the carriage sidings, goods yard and engine shed [see image 22362]. There was a siding to the left for the gasworks.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford 29/08/2011]](/images/35000/35473.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Busy scene at Helensburgh Central on 3 September, with platform 3 accommodating 320307, platform 2 is occupied by 334024 on the 1210 service to Edinburgh Waverley, while 334027 is about to depart from platform 1 with the 1140 hrs also to Edinburgh Waverley.<br><br>[John McIntyre 03/09/2011]](/images/35000/35546.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Right away for the 13.10 to Waverley from platform 2 at Helensburgh Central on 23 April 2012.<br><br>[Colin Miller 23/04/2012]](/images/38000/38540.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Waiting for work. A pair of Class 320 EMUs in ScotRail blue, stabled in platform 3 (onetime platform 4) at Helensburgh Central on 23 September 2012.<br><br>[John McIntyre 23/09/2012]](/images/40000/40428.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Looking towards the buffers at Helensburgh Central on the morning of 23 September 2012 with 334003 stabled in platform 1 and 320321+320301 in platform 3. <br><br>[John McIntyre 23/09/2012]](/images/40000/40460.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![334003 waits alongside platform 1 at Helensburgh Central for its next turn on 23 September 2012.<br><br>[John McIntyre 23/09/2012]](/images/45000/45871.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![334020 arriving at Helensburgh Central on 27 September.<br><br>[Veronica Clibbery 27/09/2012]](/images/40000/40483.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Signs of spring at Helensburgh Central, 6 March 2013.<br><br>[John Yellowlees 06/03/2013]](/images/42000/42287.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![The driver has just boarded 334025 at Helensburgh Central platform 1 on 12 October as he prepares for departure with the 17.40 service to Edinburgh Waverley.<br><br>[Andrew Wilson 12/10/2013]](/images/44000/44942.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![Passengers disembark at Helensburgh Central from 334036 which has just arrived on the 07:48 working from Edinburgh Waverley on 5 September. 334001 is just visible on the right, stabled in Platform 3. <br><br>[Malcolm Chattwood 05/09/2015]](/images/52000/52504.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![12.22 ex Waverley pulls in at 14.15.<br><br>[Colin Miller 20/10/2016]](/images/57000/57160.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![A depressing, wet February lunchtime at Helensburgh Central. No sign of the earlier snow remains. But what is the purpose of the striped pole in the foreground?<br><br>
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We've had two replies - thanks to both of you<br><br>
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The 'pole' is a marker post that a train must pass to allow it to reverse. See this link and scroll down to the second last row of images.<br><br>
<a target=external href=http://www.railsigns.uk/sect21page1/sect21page1.html>http://www.railsigns.uk/sect21page1/sect21page1.html</a><br><br>
The marker post is shown as image number 21.22 (the last image on the right).<br><br>
Mike Gibb<br><br>
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I think the pole is a stop marker for trains, so that their automatic couplers don't come into contact with the buffer stops.<br><br>
Michael Laing<br><br><br>[Beth Crawford 07/02/2017]](/images/58000/58157.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![A 'mosquito' seen at Helensburgh Central.<br><br>[Ewan Crawford Collection 14/08/2017]](/images/60000/60720.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![334004 leaves Helensburgh Central with the 10.56 to Edinburgh on 9th October 2017.<br>
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<br><br>[Bill Roberton 09/10/2017]](/images/61000/61351.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
![334020 at Platform 2, Helensburgh Central with the 11.26 to Edinburgh Waverley on 9th October 2017.<br>
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<br><br>[Bill Roberton 09/10/2017]](/images/61000/61361.jpg "Helensburgh Central")
