Midland Main Lines

Kettering to Nottingham

via Corby and Melton Mowbray

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

Once part of the Midland Railway main line, this scenic route traversed varied geology and thus the freight traffic was mixed. Passengers could enjoy the hilly terrain and fertile landscapes. Only the middle section remains in use, but one part has undergone unusual changes for train testing.

 

Reviews:

'This excellent book is organised geographically to portray the lines through detailed black & white maps and photographs from the pre-Grouping period up to the present day. ...Strongly recommended.'
(The Railway Magazine, February 2016)

'This book will be of interest to readers interested in this part of the country and railway history.'
(The Railway Observer, March 2016)

Book Details

Author
Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith
Series
Midland Main Lines
Publisher
Middleton Press Ltd
Published
21 November 2015
ISBN
9781908174826
Language
English
Format
Hardback
Dimensions
240 x 174 mm
General
96 Pages
120 Photographs
Large Scale Maps
Other details of local history

Stations & Locations

Stations Photo
Kettering 1-9
Kettering Engine Shed 10-11
Kettering North Junction 12
Kettering Furnaces 13-15
Glendon Junction 16
Geddington 17-18
Weldon and Corby 19
Corby 20-23
Corby Steelworks 24-27
Gretton 28-29
Harringworth 30-32
Harringworth Viaduct 33-34
Welland Valley Viaduct 33-34
Manton 35-44
Oakham 46-55
Langham Junction 56
Ashwell 57-60
Whissendine 61
Saxby 62-66
Melton Mowbray 67-79
Melton Junction 80
Ashfordby Colliery 81-82
Old Dalby Test Track 83-87
Grimstone 88-89
Old Dalby 90-91
Upper Broughton 92-93
Widmerpool 94-98
Plumtree 99-101
Edwalton 102-103
Nottingham MCR Terminus 104
Nottingham 105-120