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In 1872 the G&AR was absorbed by the G&SWR. The Greenock Harbour Trustees further developed Albert Harbour, constructing ''Princes Pier'' with extensive berthing facilities for steamers, and the G&SWR renamed their own station Princes Pier in 1875. | In 1872 the G&AR was absorbed by the G&SWR. The Greenock Harbour Trustees further developed Albert Harbour, constructing ''Princes Pier'' with extensive berthing facilities for steamers, and the G&SWR renamed their own station Princes Pier in 1875. | ||
− | Further extension to the harbour facilities took place at the eastern side of Greenock, at Garvel. The G&SWR built a connecting line eastwards from Lynedoch, opening on 5 August 1886. G&SWR trains had to reverse twice to reach the harbour on a steep incline. The branch cost £262,467. | + | Further extension to the harbour facilities took place at the eastern side of Greenock, at Garvel. The G&SWR built a connecting line eastwards from Lynedoch, opening on 5 August 1886. G&SWR trains had to reverse twice to reach the harbour on a steep incline. The branch cost £262,467.<ref name = ross/> |
===The Annbank lines=== | ===The Annbank lines=== |