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Journey’s End – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 17
In ‘Journey’s End‘ I continue my journey to my arrival at Glasgow Central. I then walk to St. Enoch Square, the true home of the Thames Clyde Express.
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The last of the countryside and curling:
We pass through Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop stations before passing Loch Libo.
Loch Libo is a freshwater loch, the name is very old and may be pre-Gaelic in origin. The loch holds tench, eel, perch, carp and roach with fishing limited to members of the Scottish Carp Group.
In 1885 curling matches start at Loch Libo. In 1919 the curling club moves to Kirton Dam. The loch and its backdrop, the Nielston Pad, form the badge on the curling club’s sports wear.
Countryside to urban sprawl:
The Crofthead Mill in Nielston marks the start of the built up approaches to Glasgow. Up to 1,000 were employed at the six storey mill which closed in 1992 after 200 years.
Pollock Country Park:
After passing through Barrhead and Nitshill we reach the 146-hectare Pollock Country Park where bowling, golf and other sports take place.
In 2007 Pollok Country Park was named Britain’s Best Park, and in 2008 the Best Park in Europe.
In October 2012 a Highland cow escapes from the park and walks to Crossmyloof Station.
On to Glasgow Central:
We pass through Crossmyloof Station, under the M74, and the old Queen’s Park Works of the North British Locomotive Company are to our east. The company entered voluntary liquidation in April 1962.
Listen to the podcast to hear more about the journey into Glasgow Central, my visit to St. Enoch Square and the history of St. Enoch Station and it’s hotel.
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