Disappearing railway
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Disappearing railway by Andrew Spenceley as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Andrew Spenceley Taken: 27 Aug 2006
The railway line from Stafford to Uttoxeter used to cross this field on an embankment and then bridge the road the photographer is standing on. Now all that remains is the grassy mound in the background.