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Old Photographs Central Railway Station Balloch Scotland
Old photograph of the Central Railway Station in Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Balloch Central railway station was the main railway station serving the town of Balloch. It was opened on 15 July 1850 by the Caledonian and Dunbartonshire Junction Railway. For most of its passenger services, it was the terminal station. A few services, connecting with the steamer services to Tarbet and Inversnaid, continued to Balloch Pier. This pattern of service continued after electrification of the line in the 1960s. The station was closed on 23 April 1988 and was replaced by Balloch station, situated immediately south of the level crossing. This relocation allowed the level crossing to be closed. Today the station building has been converted into the Tourist Information Centre. A section of platform survives behind the building.
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