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{{Short description|Former railway station in North Ayrshire, Scotland}}
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{{Infobox Scotland disused station|
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name = Ardeer Platform|
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| name = Ardeer Platform
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| status = Disused
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manager = [[Caledonian Railway|Caledonian]] and [[Glasgow and South Western Railway|Glasgow & South Western]] Railways|
| image = Ardeer Platform railway station 2007.jpg
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locale = [[Nobel Industries (Scotland)|Nobel Industries]]|
| caption = The remains of Ardeer Platform in 2007
borough = [[Ayrshire]]|
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| borough = [[Nobel Industries (Scotland)|Nobel Industries]], [[Ayrshire]]
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years = [[3 October]] [[1966]]|
| country = Scotland
events = Closed|
| coordinates = {{coord|55.6267|-4.7296|type:railwaystation_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
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| platforms = 1
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| pregroup = [[Caledonian Railway|Caledonian]] and [[Glasgow and South Western Railway|Glasgow & South Western]] Railways
| years = 1896
| events = Opened
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| years1 = 3 October 1966
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'''Ardeer Platform railway station''' was a [[train station|railway station]] serving the [[Nobel Industries (Scotland)|Nobel Industries]] branch of [[Imperial Chemical Industries]] near the town of [[Stevenston]], [[North Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]].
'''Ardeer Platform railway station''' was a [[train station|railway station]] serving the [[Nobel Industries (Scotland)|Nobel Industries]] division of [[Imperial Chemical Industries]] near the town of [[Stevenston]], [[North Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]].


==History==
== History ==
The station was originally run by both the [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]] and the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]] and was open by June 1902. The station was originally called '''Ardeer Works Platform''' but at some point the 'Works' title was dropped. The station closed to trains on [[3 October]] [[1966]]. The station was a long, single platform to accommodate the thousands of personnel that once worked at the factory. Originally the platform was wooden but at some point was replaced with a concrete platform.


Opened in 1896, the station and its associated branch line were known locally as "Nobel's private line",<ref name="mcsherry39">McSherry, p. 39</ref> although in reality both the line and station were jointly run by the [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]] (G&SWR) and the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]] (L&AR).<ref name="mcsherry39"/> The station was originally called '''Ardeer Works Platform''' but at some point the 'Works' title was dropped.<ref name="butt17">Butt, p. 17</ref> The branch became part of the [[London, Midland and Scottish Railway]] during the [[Railways Act 1921|Grouping]] of 1923, later passed on to the [[Scottish Region of British Railways]] on [[nationalisation]] in 1948, and eventually closed by the [[British Railways Board]] on 3 October 1966.<ref name="butt17"/>
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Today the platform still exists although heavily overgrown and in disrepair. The branch from the [[Ayrshire Coast Line]] that carried trains to the station still existed (branching off in another direction just before the platform) until the early [[2000s]].


The station was a long, single platform to accommodate the thousands of personnel that once worked at the factory, and was long enough to accommodate two trains.<ref name="mcsherry39"/> Originally the platform was wooden but at some point was replaced with a concrete platform. A long shelter was also situated on the platform in later years.<ref>McSherry, p. 39 shows a photo of the station in 1902 with a wooden platform and no shelter, while a 1962 photo on [http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/pls/portal/canmore.newcandig_details_gis?inumlink=204994 RCAHMS] by W. Rokeby shows a concrete platform with a shelter.</ref> The station was primarily used by factory workers however in 1902 the station was used by the various [[prime minister]]s of the [[Evolution of the British Empire|British Colonies]] and their guests, along with the [[provost (civil)|provost]] and [[magistrates]] of [[Glasgow]] to visit the factory after the Coronation of [[Edward VII of the United Kingdom|King Edward VII]].<ref name="mcsherry39"/>
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==References==

*Butt, R.V.J. (1995). ''The Directory of Railway Stations'', Patrick Stephens Ltd, Sparkford.
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Today the platform still exists although heavily overgrown and in disrepair. The branch from the [[Ayrshire Coast Line]] that carried trains to the station still existed (branching off in another direction just before the platform) until the early 2000s, now only a small stub off the main line remains.
*McSherry, R. & M. (1998). ''Old Stevenston'', Stenlake Publishing, Catrine.

Because of the large numbers of workers using the station, a second platform had to be built on the other side of the [[River Garnock]] at the so-called 'Snodgrass branch'<ref name="smith29">Smith, p. 29</ref> (named after the former [[Snodgrass]] village in the area) in the 1940s.<ref name="mcsherry39"/> Access to this platform was gained via the Glasgow to Ayr line, just north of [[Bogside railway station]].<ref name="smith29"/> This branch is now also a small stub.

== Future ==
Plans for redevelopment of the Ardeer Peninsula by NPL Estates include the possibility of reopening the former Nobel branch for industrial use.<ref>Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan, p. 13</ref> The plans also include a proposed station near to the former Stevenston No. 1 Junction, where the Nobel line joined the former G&SWR main line.<ref>Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan, p. 15</ref>

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== References ==
=== Notes ===
{{reflist}}

=== Sources ===
* {{Butt-Stations}}
* {{McSherry-Stevenston}}
* {{cite web
|url=http://www.nplestates.com/Portals/0/ArdeerPartnership/080829%20Executive%20SummaryES.pdf
|title=Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan - Executive Summary
|accessdate=2008-09-19
|author=NPL Estates/Keppie
|year=2008
|format=PDF
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714203501/http://www.nplestates.com/Portals/0/ArdeerPartnership/080829%20Executive%20SummaryES.pdf
|archivedate=2011-07-14
}}
* {{Smith-AyrSteam}}
* [http://www.npemap.org.uk/tiles/map.html#226,640,1 Station on navigable O.S. map.Ardeer Works are south of Stevenston station.]


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[[Category:Former Caledonian Railway stations]]
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Latest revision as of 07:36, 1 July 2024

Ardeer Platform
The remains of Ardeer Platform in 2007
General information
LocationNobel Industries, Ayrshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°37′36″N 4°43′47″W / 55.6267°N 4.7296°W / 55.6267; -4.7296
Grid referenceNS281404
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-groupingCaledonian and Glasgow & South Western Railways
Key dates
1896Opened
3 October 1966Closed

Ardeer Platform railway station was a railway station serving the Nobel Industries division of Imperial Chemical Industries near the town of Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

History

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Opened in 1896, the station and its associated branch line were known locally as "Nobel's private line",[1] although in reality both the line and station were jointly run by the Glasgow and South Western Railway (G&SWR) and the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway (L&AR).[1] The station was originally called Ardeer Works Platform but at some point the 'Works' title was dropped.[2] The branch became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway during the Grouping of 1923, later passed on to the Scottish Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948, and eventually closed by the British Railways Board on 3 October 1966.[2]

The station was a long, single platform to accommodate the thousands of personnel that once worked at the factory, and was long enough to accommodate two trains.[1] Originally the platform was wooden but at some point was replaced with a concrete platform. A long shelter was also situated on the platform in later years.[3] The station was primarily used by factory workers however in 1902 the station was used by the various prime ministers of the British Colonies and their guests, along with the provost and magistrates of Glasgow to visit the factory after the Coronation of King Edward VII.[1]

Today the platform still exists although heavily overgrown and in disrepair. The branch from the Ayrshire Coast Line that carried trains to the station still existed (branching off in another direction just before the platform) until the early 2000s, now only a small stub off the main line remains.

Because of the large numbers of workers using the station, a second platform had to be built on the other side of the River Garnock at the so-called 'Snodgrass branch'[4] (named after the former Snodgrass village in the area) in the 1940s.[1] Access to this platform was gained via the Glasgow to Ayr line, just north of Bogside railway station.[4] This branch is now also a small stub.

Future

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Plans for redevelopment of the Ardeer Peninsula by NPL Estates include the possibility of reopening the former Nobel branch for industrial use.[5] The plans also include a proposed station near to the former Stevenston No. 1 Junction, where the Nobel line joined the former G&SWR main line.[6]

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e McSherry, p. 39
  2. ^ a b Butt, p. 17
  3. ^ McSherry, p. 39 shows a photo of the station in 1902 with a wooden platform and no shelter, while a 1962 photo on RCAHMS by W. Rokeby shows a concrete platform with a shelter.
  4. ^ a b Smith, p. 29
  5. ^ Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan, p. 13
  6. ^ Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan, p. 15

Sources

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  • Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
  • McSherry, R. & M. (1998). Old Stevenston. Ochiltree: Stenlake Publishing. ISBN 1-8403-3042-2. OCLC 39876063.
  • NPL Estates/Keppie (2008). "Ardeer Peninsula Masterplan - Executive Summary" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  • Smith, W.A.C. (2001). Ayrshire's Last Days of Steam. Catrine: Stenlake Publishing. ISBN 1-8403-3151-8. OCLC 47232834.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Stevenston
Line closed, station open 		  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Ardrossan Railway
   Terminus
Stevenston
Line and station closed 		  Caledonian Railway
Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway
   Terminus
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