Sand train at Leekbrook Junction

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Date:29th of August 1978

Description:Photograph taken from Leek Brook junction signal box. The A52 road bridge and Cheddleton tunnel can be seen in the distance.

Sand was carried from Hepworth's sand quarry at Oakamoor to St Helens, Merseyside for Pilkington glass. The last 'sand train' ran down the Churnet Valley in 1988.

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Creators: Mr Trefor Thompson - Contributor

Donor ref:P2015.010.0009 (37/29640)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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