The restored railway entering Barrington Quarry
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The restored railway entering Barrington Quarry
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 6 Sep 2015
Disused for ten years, the railway line from Foxton to Barrington Cement Works has been renovated for trains carrying waste to fill the huge chalk pit. For comparison, see Keith Edkins’ Image] (taken in June 2008, before the line became overgrown).
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Image Location
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52.135952
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