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Scottish Central Railway

Former railway line in Scotland

The Scottish Central Railway (SCR) was formed in 1845 to link Perth and Stirling to Central Scotland, by building a railway line to join the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway near Castlecary. The line opened in 1848 including a branch to South Alloa.2 It ceased to exist in 1865.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 31, 1845Founded1

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The Scottish Central Railway (SCR) was formed in 1845 to link Perth and Stirling to Central Scotland, by building a railway line to join the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway near Castlecary. The line opened in 1848 including a branch to South Alloa.2

Timeline

  1. Aug 1, 1865Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jul 31, 1845Founded Founded1

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