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unusual facts about Railways of Jamaica: Linstead to New Works


Railways of Jamaica: Linstead to New Works

The Linstead to New Works branch was a mere three miles of standard gauge track constructed in 1921 to serve a citrus growing region to the north east of Linstead.


Anchovy, Jamaica

From 1895 to 1992 Anchovy was served by Anchovy railway station on the Kingston to Montego Bay railway.

Balaclava, Jamaica

The now disused Balaclava railway station served the Kingston to Montego Bay main line.

Frankfield

From 1925 to 1974 Frankfield railway station was the terminus of a 21 mile railway branch line from May Pen.

Railways of Jamaica: Spanish Town to Ewarton

The Spanish Town to Ewarton line was built to serve the citrus growing regions in the interior of Saint Catherine, particularly those around the towns of Bog Walk, Linstead and Ewarton.


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