 The Caledonian decided to take the work into its own hands, still employing the engineering firm that conceived the scheme, and the Company was absorbed on 31 May 1890.No physical work had started at that time.Notwithstanding the difficulties, the idea of the line was so attractive that a branch was proposed, running from Bridgeton Cross via Tollcross to Carmyle (on the Caledonian's Rutherglen and Coatbridge line and on to Newton on the main line.