Tamshill Tunnel

Location type

Tunnel

Name and dates

Tamshill Tunnel (1894-1964)

Opened on the Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway.

Description

This is a disused double track tunnel between the former Maryhill Central and Possil stations. The tunnel is 808 yds long.

Tags

Tunnel
07/11/2019


Nearby stations
Maryhill Central
Lochburn
Gilshochill
Summerston
Dawsholm
Maryhill [Temporary]
Kirklee
Possil North
Maryhill
Possilpark (Private)
Botanic Gardens
Possilpark and Parkhouse
Kelvindale
Hillhead [Subway]
Kelvinbridge [Subway]
Maryhill Iron Works
Stockingfield Stop lock
Stockingfield Junction [Canal]
Ruchill Iron Works
Ruchill Goods
Glasgow Lead and Colour Works
Ruchill Street Bridge [FCC]
Glasgow Rubber Works
Caledonian Foundry
Lambhill Tunnels
Maryhill Road Aqueduct
Tourist/other
Maryhill East Signal Box
Lochburn Signal Box
Lochburn Quay
Ruchill House
Location names in dark blue are on the same original line.


Books


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

An Illustrated History of Glasgow's Railways

The Vanished Railways of Old Western Dunbartonshire (Britains Railways/Old Photos)