The route of the Kingston Mineral Railway
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The route of the Kingston Mineral Railway
Image: © Ian Calderwood Taken: 7 May 2016
The Kingston Mineral Railway was built in 1883 to link Kingston Gypsum Mine to a wharf on the River Soar. A branch was added later to connect to the railway at Kegworth. The railway closed in the spring of 1971 and the rails were lifted by 1972.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.851712
Longitude
-1.234903