The Glasgow terminus of the Glasgow & South Western was St. Enoch, whose site is now occupied by the St. Enoch shopping centre, which is roughly co-extensive with the station's overall roof. This view is looking westward towards where the buffers were. April 30, 2009.

At the station throat was a triangle of track. The north-south side of the triangle was the City of Glasgow Union Railway which is still operational. This view is looking east with the site of the terminus behind the photographer. The west-to-north curve seen here did not carry a passenger service in later years.

The same location seen from a different angle. The operational City of Glasgow Union line passes from left to right and crosses the lattice girder bridge.

The site of the west-to-south curve that was taken by passenger trains leaving St Enoch terminus.

Just to show that the City of Glasgow Union is indeed operational, here is one of the two trains per week that are scheduled to use it. This is a trip from Mossend to Deanside that runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, and passes this point at about 10:25. The return journey runs by a different route.

My G&SW expeditions ususally begin by taking the 0828 from Glasgow to Carlisle, which is very much against the tidal flow at this time of day. The 0828 is the first departure of the day for Carlisle and fortunately Cheap Day Returns are valid from 0800 on the South-West lines - a fact that many booking office staff seem unaware of. I have learned to get my ticket from the vending machine to avoid any disputes. Oct 2, 2007.

The 1503 for Carlisle has just left Glasgw Central and is passing Salkeld Street. Feb 9, 2008

An inbound train passes the same spot, but is seen with a rather more natural perspective. Feb 9, 2008.

The line threads between tenements on the approach to Pollockshields. A Glasgow-bound train is about to pass under Maxwell Road. Feb 9, 2008.

After departing from the Caledonian's Glasgow Central station, trains for the G&SWR line regain their historic route - the Glasgow a & Kilmarnock Joint Line - at Strathbungo Junction. The track on the right was once the main line from St Enoch terminus, but is now traversed only by the once-a-week tank train from Mossend to Kilmarnock and back. The electrified line on the left is the Cathcart Circle. Nov 20 , 2006

The 1242 Glasgow-East Kilbride passes the site of Strathbungo station, closed in 1962. The station building on the bridge is in use as a shop. Behind the trees is Moray Place, a fine terrace designed by Glasgow's second most famous architect, Alexander "Greek" Thomson. Nov 20 , 2006

Strathbungo has been claimed to be "Glasgow's answer to Notting Hill". The 1235 Barrhead-Glasgow runs alongside Darnley Road and passes the site of Strathbungo station. In the distance the train from the previous picture can just be discerned calling at Crossmyloof station. Nov 20, 2006.

Pollokshaws West (not to be confused with Pollokshaws East, Pollokshields West or Pollokshields East). This station serves Pollok Country Park and the Burrell Collection, but no visitors alighted from the 1305 Barrhead-Glasgow on Nov 14, 2006.

A little beyond Pollockshaws West is Busby Junction, where the East Kilbride branch diverges. The name reflects the origins of the branch in the independent Busby Railway, promoted to serve quarries and a calico printing works. The 1620 East Kilbride-Glasgow approaches the junction on Oct 13, 2007.

The 1607 Glasgow-Barrhead has just passed Busby Junction. The white building crowning the hill is Hillpark Secondary School. Oct 13, 2007.

"Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came..." The 1537 Glasgow-Barrhead nearing Kennishead station. Oct 13, 2007.

Kennishead station nestles beneath the impressive flats. The foliage on the right conceals the site of the divergence of the one-mile long Spiersbridge branch. Spiersbridge enjoyed a passenger service from 27 September 1848 to 1 May 1849, but goods traffic continued until 1960. Oct 13, 2004.

Passing under the M77, which is almost certainly a quicker way to get to Kilmarnock than the current train service. Oct 13, 2007.

Priesthill and Darnley station which, as far as I can discover, was opened in 1990 on a site where there had never previously been a station.