The GN built their own network to access the Derbyshire coalfield to compete with the Midland Railway and
gain a fair share of the lucrative traffic, not only coal but also iron ore to the sprawling Stanton complex.
Author Alf Henshaw uses his inside local railwayman‘s intimate knowledge to bring to life the complex
railway operations in north Notts. His signalling knowledge is used to the full with signals, boxes and
layouts featured. The Stanton complex of branches and workings is included, with the major Giltbrook and Bennerley
viaducts also featured. This third book in the best selling series continues the meticulous detail of books one and
two. |
