Sand Train at Leekbrook Junction

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Date:29th of August 1978

Description:A 'sand train' pulled by locomotive 25306 arrives at Leekbrook junction from Stoke-on-Trent with five empty sand wagons.

Sand was carried from Hepworth's sand quarry at Oakamoor to St. Helens, Merseyside for Pilkington glass. The sand was very fine and transported in open wagons. Some was blown off onto the track as seen in this photograph. The last 'sand train' ran down the Churnet Valley in 1988.

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Creators: Mr Trefor Thompson - Contributor

Donor ref:P2015.010.0010 (37/29641)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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