 In 1880, the concession to build an "Intérêt Générale" system in Brittany was given to the CF de l'Ouest.It was agreed that the lines would be built to metre gauge, but provision would be made for conversion to standard gauge should the need arise.Morlaix would be the administrative headquarters, but Carhaix would be the main station, with engineering workshops, locomotive depôt and carriage workshops.