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Weston On Trent Branch Railway
Hob Uid: 1365022
Location : Derbyshire, Leicestershire South Derbyshire, Erewash, North West Leicestershire Findern, Castle Donington, Swarkestone, Barrow upon Trent, Weston upon Trent, Twyford and Stenson, Sawley, Lockington-Hemington
Grid Ref : SK4800031000
Summary : This branch line was authorised in 1865 between Trent and Weston -on-Trent, but even as it was being built, an extension from Weston to Stenson Junction on the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway was granted, thus creating a useful Derby `avoiding' line. The Trent - Weston section opened in 1869 and the extension in 1873. Although the line could not sustain local passenger traffic beyond 1930, it remained useful for excursion traffic and as a diversionary route. It remains an important freight route.
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Opened 1869
Monument End Date : 1869
Monument Start Date : 1869
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extended 1873
Monument End Date : 1873
Monument Start Date : 1873
Monument Type : Railway
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Number : LINEAR 1003
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