GSWR Muirkirk Engine ShedThis kit represents the GSWR Muirkirk Engine Shed. Muirkirk was a station originally on a GSWR branch line from Auchnileck supporting the extensive iron works and several coal pits. Muirkirk gained additional prominence when the Caledonian Railway ran a line from Lanark towards Ayr. This led to this large 4 road engine shed opened in 1879. The Galloway style was reminiscent of the other substantial sheds at Ayr, Dumfries and Hurlford. Unfortunately,

The station building now lies in the grounds of the distillery and is maintained by them

This bespoke model has been designed in 1/76 scale to represent this wonderful example of an art deco cinema building that will enhance any townscape in your layout

gently push out the parts

It also served Braemar and was renowned for transporting the British Royal Family to their summer holiday residence in Braemar castle

Closed in 1965 due to railway cuts in that decade

Larger sheds of this “Galloway” style couldbe found at Muirkirk

As such it had an island platform with the main building on the main line with a smaller waiting room on a single platform serving the Killin Railway

This bespoke model has been designed in 1/76 scale to capture the detail of this historic A listed structure

the full Muirkirk 4 road shed is available as a kit from PopUp

They are found around most Scottish highland towns and villages

The Kit includes internal structural detail and options for doors to open/close

It offers an option for the front veranda and new side entrance (refer to photos)