Callander and Oban Railway Company

• Reference:GB 254 MS 105/5
• Dates of Creation:1865-1881
• Name of Creator:
  Callander and Oban Railway Company
• Physical Description:
  0.35 linear metres.

• Scope and Content

  Letter books 1865-1881, account books 1865-1878.

• Administrative / Biographical History

  The Callander and Oban Railway Company was incorporated in July 1865 with the support of the Caledonian Railway, the result of many years of speculation about the opening up of the mineral resources of the Highlands. Construction work was slow, with funds running out completely for a time, but the line eventually opened in July 1880 and remained independent until it was absorbed by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1923. The line closed in March 1966.

• Access Information

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• Acquisition Information

  Unknown

• Note

  The Callander and Oban Railway Company was incorporated in July 1865 with the support of the Caledonian Railway, the result of many years of speculation about the opening up of the mineral resources of the Highlands. Construction work was slow, with funds running out completely for a time, but the line eventually opened in July 1880 and remained independent until it was absorbed by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1923. The line closed in March 1966.

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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.

• Conditions Governing Use

  Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

• Custodial History

  Unknown

• Accruals

  Not expected

• Additional Information

  Published