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Old 8th May 2012, 23:46
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Originally Posted by rainworthgord View Post
as with the Dukeries line to/through Ollerton the SYJ doesn't seem to go anywhere near the main towns it purported to serve, i.e. Dinnington, Maltby and Tickhill. .
Yes but it does / did go near the collieries that were the original reason fro constructing it. [ I believe passenger service only lasted for 20 years - closing in 1929 ]
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