Fortrose Branch

Fortrose Branch

Fortrose Branch is an historic railway in Scotland.

History

Authorisation was obtained on 4 July 1890 to build a 15.75 mile (25 km) branch line from Muir of Ord to Rosemarkie; however the line never proceeded beyond Fortrose.Vallance, pages 44 - 45.]

* 1 February 1894 - Opened (worked by the Highland Railway).
* 1 January 1923 - Became part of the London Midland and Scottish Railway
* 1 October 1951 - Closed to passengers
* 13 June 1960 - Totally closed

Connections to other lines

* Inverness and Ross-shire Railway at Muir of Ord

Current operations

The line is closed.

References

Notes

ources

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* Vallance, H.A. (1985). "The Highland Railway". 4th Extended edition: extra material by C.R. Clinker and Anthony J. Lambert. Newton Abbot: David St John Thomas. ISBN 0-946537-24-0.
* [http://www.railscot.co.uk/Fortrose_Branch/frame.htm RAILSCOT on Fortrose Branch]


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