Scottish Central Railway Company

• Reference:GB 254 MS 105/8
• Dates of Creation:1864-1865
• Name of Creator:
  Scottish Central Railway Co
• Physical Description:
  0.08 linear metres.

• Scope and Content

  Letter book 1864-1865.

• Administrative / Biographical History

  The Scottish Central Railway Co was incorporated in July 1845 and the 57 mile line running between Perth and Larbert opened in 1848. This short line was first criticised as being of little commercial value, but the expansion of other railway companies meant that it soon became the focus for much of the transport carried on within the central belt and especially north of Perth. Because of its central position both the Caledonian Railway and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway were eager to acquire it. In 1865 the Scottish Central Railway became part of the Caledonian Railway Co, which in turn became part of London, Midland and Scottish in 1923.

• Access Information

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• Acquisition Information

  Unknown

• Note

  The Scottish Central Railway Co was incorporated in July 1845 and the 57 mile line running between Perth and Larbert opened in 1848. This short line was first criticised as being of little commercial value, but the expansion of other railway companies meant that it soon became the focus for much of the transport carried on within the central belt and especially north of Perth. Because of its central position both the Caledonian Railway and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway were eager to acquire it. In 1865 the Scottish Central Railway became part of the Caledonian Railway Co, which in turn became part of London, Midland and Scottish in 1923.

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• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  The records are on paper. May require conservation

• Archivist's Note

  Description compiled by Gemma Lee, May 2007.

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• Custodial History

  Unknown

• Accruals

  Not expected

• Additional Information

  Published