KILLIN BRANCH

Built for: Callander & Oban Railway Worked by (at nationalisation): LMS Terminus: Loch Tay Main line connection: Killin Junction (Crianlarich-oban line) Opened: April 1 1877 Length of line: 5 miles Intermediate stations: 1 Closed: Killin Jct-killin (November 1 1965); Killin-loch Tay (September 11 1939) Key locomotives you’ll need? BR ‘4MT’ 2‑6‑4T Why’s the Killin branch special? Loch Tay is still a spectacular sight, and it was a top destination for Victorian daytrippers. Loch Tay was the line’s terminus, but the mile-long section from Killin closed to passengers in 1939. However, Loch Tay was where the run-round loop and shed were, so locomotives - latterly Standard ‘4MT’ 2‑6‑4Ts continued to trundle up the line for stabling in the little single road building. What’s left? The station building still survives but the engine shed and other buildings have long gone. Where can I find out more? The Callander & Oban Railway, by John Thomas (David & Charles).