In 1845 a narrow gauge tramway was built between Meadowfoot, about 3 miles west of Wanlockhead and other mines and a washery at Leadhills were also connected, it was worked by the Caledonian Railway.
In 1845 a narrow gauge tramway was built between Meadowfoot, about 3 miles (4 km) west of Wanlockhead to bring the lead ore (Galena) up to Wanlockhead for smelting. Other mines and a washery at Leadhills were also connected. It was worked by the Caledonian Railway. 
