RAILWAY PHOTOS BY CLIFF JONES
Rugby to Market Harborough
1st November 2008 to 16th November 2008

In the Beeching cuts of 1966, the line from Rugby to Market Harborough, originally part of the LNWR line to Stamford, was closed. As this is fairly local, I have made a couple of visits searching out the remains of this line. Interestingly, it appears that the line from Rugby as far as Clifton Mills, including the loop return line, had been electrified in 1964 to allow electric locos to run from up-side to the down without conflicting with the mainline. I am very grateful to "rugd1022" and Paul Burroughs for allowing the addition of some B&W scans from the days before closure

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From Rugby station, the line crossed Butlers Leap on this viaduct (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
From Rugby station, the line crossed Butlers Leap on this viaduct (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
 Butlers Leap, Rugby, viaduct (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
Butlers Leap, Rugby, viaduct (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
 Almost immediately, the line crossed the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
Almost immediately, the line crossed the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
 At Clifton Wharf, the overbridge has been removed, and a mural hung on the towpath wall - 1 Nov 2008
At Clifton Wharf, the overbridge has been removed, and a mural hung on the towpath wall - 1 Nov 2008
A view from the north bank of the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf - 1 Nov 2008
A view from the north bank of the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf - 1 Nov 2008
 Steps up to the old line on the north bank of the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf - 1 Nov 2008
Steps up to the old line on the north bank of the Oxford Canal at Clifton Wharf - 1 Nov 2008
 A B&W scan of BR 9F 92092 crossing the Oxford Canal bridge at Clifton Wharf - (courtesy rugd1022)
A B&W scan of BR 9F 92092 crossing the Oxford Canal bridge at Clifton Wharf - (courtesy rugd1022)
 Just north of Clifton Wharf was a loop-line taking southbound trains under this bridge at Rugby Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore - 1 Nov 2008
Just north of Clifton Wharf was a loop-line taking southbound trains under this bridge at Rugby Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore - 1 Nov 2008
The road bridge at Rugby Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, bears this mark - 1 Nov 2008
The road bridge at Rugby Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, bears this mark - 1 Nov 2008
 Looking south from Rugby Road bridge, a view of the loop-line which curves onto the viaduct in the distance - 1 Nov 2008
Looking south from Rugby Road bridge, a view of the loop-line which curves onto the viaduct in the distance - 1 Nov 2008
 This is the view north from Rugby Road bridge, with the loop-line heading left-to-right - 1 Nov 2008
This is the view north from Rugby Road bridge, with the loop-line heading left-to-right - 1 Nov 2008
 A B&W scan of Class 31 D5631 as it comes off the Market Harborough line at Rugby Road bridge, Clifton, c1964/65 (courtesy rugd1022)
A B&W scan of Class 31 D5631 as it comes off the Market Harborough line at Rugby Road bridge, Clifton, c1964/65 (courtesy rugd1022)
The fine loop-line viaduct crosses the course of Rugby GC (Oxford Canal in foreground, WCML in background) - 1 Nov 2008
The fine loop-line viaduct crosses the course of Rugby GC (Oxford Canal in foreground, WCML in background) - 1 Nov 2008
 The line north of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore crossed the fields on this embankment - 1 Nov 2008
The line north of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore crossed the fields on this embankment - 1 Nov 2008
 Another view of the same embankment north of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, looking south over the River Avon at Newton Road - 1 Nov 2008
Another view of the same embankment north of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, looking south over the River Avon at Newton Road - 1 Nov 2008
 Having passed under the A5 Watling Street, the line can be seen crossing the River Avon south of Catthorpe (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
Having passed under the A5 Watling Street, the line can be seen crossing the River Avon south of Catthorpe (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
A view north along Station Road, Lilbourne, to the former Station house - 1 Nov 2008
A view north along Station Road, Lilbourne, to the former Station house - 1 Nov 2008
 The former Station house, Lilbourne, now considerably renovated - 1 Nov 2008
The former Station house, Lilbourne, now considerably renovated - 1 Nov 2008
 Looking west along the trackbed alongside the Station house, Lilbourne - 1 Nov 2008
Looking west along the trackbed alongside the Station house, Lilbourne - 1 Nov 2008
 A B&W scan of D297 (later Class 40 40097) at Lilbourne on a Rugby-Peterborough stopping train (courtesy rugd1022)
A B&W scan of D297 (later Class 40 40097) at Lilbourne on a Rugby-Peterborough stopping train (courtesy rugd1022)
Looking east along the trackbed from Station Road, Lilbourne - 1 Nov 2008
Looking east along the trackbed from Station Road, Lilbourne - 1 Nov 2008
 Looking east from Station Road, remains of Lilbourne Station platform can clearly be seen - 1 Nov 2008
Looking east from Station Road, remains of Lilbourne Station platform can clearly be seen - 1 Nov 2008
 On the site of the northern platform at Lilbourne Station, this brickwork is still visible - 1 Nov 2008
On the site of the northern platform at Lilbourne Station, this brickwork is still visible - 1 Nov 2008
 In this view, the platform canopy of Yelvertoft and Stanford Park Station, now a private residence, can be seen - 1 Nov 2008
In this view, the platform canopy of Yelvertoft and Stanford Park Station, now a private residence, can be seen - 1 Nov 2008
The line from west to east crossed the road at Yelvertoft and Stanford Park where the hedge now is, rather than the
The line from west to east crossed the road at Yelvertoft and Stanford Park where the hedge now is, rather than the "crossing" gate - 1 Nov 2008
 A B&W scan of a Class 24 approaching Yelvertoft & Stanford Park (courtesy rugd1022)
A B&W scan of a Class 24 approaching Yelvertoft & Stanford Park (courtesy rugd1022)
 A B&W scan of a Class 24 (believed to be D5086) arriving at Yelvertoft & Stanford Park (courtesy rugd1022)
A B&W scan of a Class 24 (believed to be D5086) arriving at Yelvertoft & Stanford Park (courtesy rugd1022)
 A view eastwards along the trackbed from Yelvertoft and Stanford Park - 1 Nov 2008
A view eastwards along the trackbed from Yelvertoft and Stanford Park - 1 Nov 2008
The route of the line looking westwards back towards Yelvertoft & Stanford Park - 16 Nov 2008
The route of the line looking westwards back towards Yelvertoft & Stanford Park - 16 Nov 2008
 Near to the same spot as the previous photo are these remains of a mileage post - 16 Nov 2008
Near to the same spot as the previous photo are these remains of a mileage post - 16 Nov 2008
 From a bridle path, the line between Yelvertoft & Stanford Park and South Kilworth Road (looking west) - 16 Nov 2008
From a bridle path, the line between Yelvertoft & Stanford Park and South Kilworth Road (looking west) - 16 Nov 2008
 Looking eastwards towards South Kilworth - 16 Nov 2008
Looking eastwards towards South Kilworth - 16 Nov 2008
Further along the track can be seen an occupation bridge to the south of Stanford Reservoir - 16 Nov 2008
Further along the track can be seen an occupation bridge to the south of Stanford Reservoir - 16 Nov 2008
 Looking back from South Kilworth Road, the same occupation bridge is visible - 16 Nov 2008
Looking back from South Kilworth Road, the same occupation bridge is visible - 16 Nov 2008
 From South Kilworth Road, the line can be seen turning north towards North Kilworth - 16 Nov 2008
From South Kilworth Road, the line can be seen turning north towards North Kilworth - 16 Nov 2008
 The fencing shows the line of the track approaching Welford & Kilworth Station (North Kilworth) from the south - 16 Nov 2008
The fencing shows the line of the track approaching Welford & Kilworth Station (North Kilworth) from the south - 16 Nov 2008
The north side of Station Road, North Kilworth, where the line crossed the main Lutterworth-Market Harborough road at Welford & Kilworth station - 1 Nov 2008
The north side of Station Road, North Kilworth, where the line crossed the main Lutterworth-Market Harborough road at Welford & Kilworth station - 1 Nov 2008
 Looking north along Leicester Road, Husbands Bosworth, where the line ran beneath this bridge - 1 Nov 2008
Looking north along Leicester Road, Husbands Bosworth, where the line ran beneath this bridge - 1 Nov 2008
 The markings on Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
The markings on Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
 The west portal of Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
The west portal of Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
The view looking west along the line of the trackbed at Croft Farm, from Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
The view looking west along the line of the trackbed at Croft Farm, from Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
 An out-of-date Planning Notice, referring to the infill of the cutting at Croft Farm, Leicester Road, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
An out-of-date Planning Notice, referring to the infill of the cutting at Croft Farm, Leicester Road, Husbands Bosworth - 1 Nov 2008
 Just east of Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth, is this occupation bridge - 1 Nov 2008
Just east of Leicester Road bridge, Husbands Bosworth, is this occupation bridge - 1 Nov 2008
 Looking west at Broad Lane (formerly Mowsley Road), Husbands Bosworth - 16 Nov 2008
Looking west at Broad Lane (formerly Mowsley Road), Husbands Bosworth - 16 Nov 2008
Looking east at Broad Lane (formerly Mowsley Road), Husbands Bosworth - 16 Nov 2008
Looking east at Broad Lane (formerly Mowsley Road), Husbands Bosworth - 16 Nov 2008
 With Husbands Bosworth in the distance, the line of the trackbed can still be seen with the different appearance from the rest of the ploughed fields - 1 Nov 2008
With Husbands Bosworth in the distance, the line of the trackbed can still be seen with the different appearance from the rest of the ploughed fields - 1 Nov 2008
 Station House, Theddingworth, now a private residence - 1 Nov 2008
Station House, Theddingworth, now a private residence - 1 Nov 2008
 Crossing gates and signal box, Theddingworth (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
Crossing gates and signal box, Theddingworth (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
A closer view of Theddingworth signal box, complete with net curtains - 1 Nov 2008
A closer view of Theddingworth signal box, complete with net curtains - 1 Nov 2008
 The line crossed the fields to the east of Theddingworth (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
The line crossed the fields to the east of Theddingworth (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
 Further on, the line crossed a gated road to Gumley (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008 (Note : This bridge was used as a substitute for one near Lechlade in the 1960s film
Further on, the line crossed a gated road to Gumley (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008 (Note : This bridge was used as a substitute for one near Lechlade in the 1960s film "The Great Train Robbery")
 A view across the fields as the line headed eastwards towards Lubenham (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
A view across the fields as the line headed eastwards towards Lubenham (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
The line crossed the Lutterworth-Market Harborough Road on the edge of Lubenham, where only the east portal remains - 1 Nov 2008
The line crossed the Lutterworth-Market Harborough Road on the edge of Lubenham, where only the east portal remains - 1 Nov 2008
 Rushes Lane, Lubenham, crosses the River Welland and passes underneath this two-arched bridge (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
Rushes Lane, Lubenham, crosses the River Welland and passes underneath this two-arched bridge (looking south) - 1 Nov 2008
 Rushes Lane bridge, Lubenham, marks the boundary between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
Rushes Lane bridge, Lubenham, marks the boundary between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire (looking north) - 1 Nov 2008
 A Lubenham Heritage Trust
A Lubenham Heritage Trust "blue plaque" placed on the wall of Rushes Lane bridge - 1 Nov 2008
Markings on Rushes Lane bridge, Lubenham - 1 Nov 2008
Markings on Rushes Lane bridge, Lubenham - 1 Nov 2008
 This is Pear Tree Gardens, Market Harborough, which follows the route eastwards towards town - 1 Nov 2008
This is Pear Tree Gardens, Market Harborough, which follows the route eastwards towards town - 1 Nov 2008
 A small car-park stands at the eastern end of the allotments at Stamford Close, off Welland Park Road - 16 Nov 2008
A small car-park stands at the eastern end of the allotments at Stamford Close, off Welland Park Road - 16 Nov 2008
 On the approach to Market Harborough, the line ran south of Welland Park Road, the route now given over to allotments (looking west) - 16 Nov 2008
On the approach to Market Harborough, the line ran south of Welland Park Road, the route now given over to allotments (looking west) - 16 Nov 2008
On the route of the line beyond the car-park is Welland Court, Stamford Close - 16 Nov 2008
On the route of the line beyond the car-park is Welland Court, Stamford Close - 16 Nov 2008
 Northampton Road, Market Harborough (looking north) which the line crossed just this side of the traffic lights at the Welland Park Road junction - 16 Nov 2008
Northampton Road, Market Harborough (looking north) which the line crossed just this side of the traffic lights at the Welland Park Road junction - 16 Nov 2008
 This is Britannia Walk, closer to Market Harborough station, where the line met the LNWR line to Northampton - 16 Nov 2008
This is Britannia Walk, closer to Market Harborough station, where the line met the LNWR line to Northampton - 16 Nov 2008
 The Northampton line is now
The Northampton line is now "Brampton Valley Way", as this signpost at Britannia Walk shows - 16 Nov 2008
The approach to Market Harborough station, where the LNWR lines formerly crossed St Mary's Road - 16 Nov 2008
The approach to Market Harborough station, where the LNWR lines formerly crossed St Mary's Road - 16 Nov 2008
 Market Harborough station building, with the former LNWR route approaching on the left - 16 Nov 2008
Market Harborough station building, with the former LNWR route approaching on the left - 16 Nov 2008
 Looking back from the station car-park at Market Harborough along the route of the LNWR lines to Northampton and Rugby - 16 Nov 2008
Looking back from the station car-park at Market Harborough along the route of the LNWR lines to Northampton and Rugby - 16 Nov 2008
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