This proved a lengthy process , but it was effected on 1 August 1854 .
Finding that the Ardrossan Railway , deep in G&SWR territory , was now friendless and penniless , the G&SWR made arrangements to purchase it .
This proved a lengthy process , but Ardrossan Railway was effected on 1 August 1854 .
Finding that the Ardrossan Railway , deep in G&SWR territory , was now friendless and penniless , the G&SWR made arrangements to purchase it .