Sand train at Leekbrook Junction

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Date:29th of August 1978

Description:Photograph taken near Leek Brook junction shows a diesel engine hooked up to loaded sand wagons. Empty sand wagons are on a siding.

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:P2015.010.0011 (37/29642)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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