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This is a link to see the recovery train moving towards Royston Jct.
The coke works is shown in more detail.
Behind the coke works is Royston Drift Mine.
This pit was a record breaker for production of coal. This coal was sent out by bunker loading MGR's to the Aire Valley Power Stations by KY Traincrews.
Coke came out of Monkton to the ICI Works at Norwhich. HM men moved the coke to Guide Bridge where Warrington crews took it to Northwhich.
Normal load was 28 HTV's with a BV in the rear.
I was the guard on a charter from Wakefield Kirkgate onto the Midland and down to the RR at Cuderth.
This had 2 Fragonset Class 31s on.
As metioned HM GS deal with the sand trains into Redfearns glass works for many years.
These were Worksop Drivers, who brought the sand from Donny.
This railway is bandit country with quad bikes , motor bikes, shot gunners, tresspassers, crossbowers on the track.
About 4 years ago a young lad was killed on the Bridge at Royston station as 28 trucks ran over him.
I went to the scene the next day on behalf of the RMT, and I left in tears at this tradgedy, and my heart went out to this young lads family and friends.