In around 1971, I remember, a wagon on a coal train derailed here. Hundreds of yards of track were wrecked. The crane from Toton was used to repair the railway quickly and the damaged sleepers were just dumped on the bank.
In around 1971, I remember, a wagon on a coal train derailed here. Hundreds of yards of track were wrecked. The crane from Toton was used to repair the railway quickly and the damaged sleepers were just dumped on the bank.
Locally, it's known as 'Echo Bridge'. Even now that the old cutting is part filled in, you still get a great echo if you shout from the road bridge.
Locally, it's known as 'Echo Bridge'. Even now that the old cutting is part filled in, you still get a great echo if you shout from the road bridge.