| Balaclava | |
| Coordinates: | 18.1743°N -77.6418°W |
| Line: | Kingston to Montego Bay main line |
| Platform: | Single |
| Tracks: | One |
| Opened: | 1892 |
| Closed: | October 1992[1] |
| Owned: | Jamaica Railway Corporation |
| Map Dot Label: | Balaclava |
| Map Type: | Jamaica |
| Map Size: | 260 |
Balaclava railway station opened in 1892 and closed in 1992.[1] It served the small town of Balaclava on the Kingston to Montego Bay line and was 70.5miles from the Kingston terminus.[2]
It was built of timber in the Jamaican Georgian architectural style.[3] The upper of the two stories has a gable end roof; an adjoining hip roof has a downward fishtail fretwork on its eaves.[3] The building has sash windows and recessed panel timber doors.[3]
In 2003 it was reported as being in "deplorable condition" and "in need of major repairs".[4]
It is on the list of designated National Heritage Sites in Jamaica.
From the Daily Gleaner of March 24, 1892:[5]
In 1910 the third class fare from Balaclava to Kingston was 5/6 (five shillings and sixpence); first class was about double.[6]
A serious derailment occurred at this station on July 30, 1938 killing 32 and injuring 70.[7]
Since 1992 the station buildings have been leased to a small, local woodwork shop.[8]
