Hindlow branch at Brierlow bar - 6G89 to Hams Hall
66798 is pictured working the 6G89 ex Hindlow quarry to Hams Hall stone for HS2 construction activities.
On the right, the disused Hillhead sidings are slowly rusting away, having not seen a train for months. These were opened in a fanfare of publicity in the summer of 2023 with green liveried 66796 working the inaugural loaded stone service.
The rationale behind the reconnection (Hillhead lost its original rail connection over 35 years ago) was to supply stone for the northern section of the HS2 construction, to ease the demands on Hindlow and nearby Tunstead quarries The cancellation of the northern leg of HS2 in 2024 saw the stone flow abruptly finish shortly after the announcement.
Due to the run round time at Buxton URS, I was able to get round to Great Rocks for a second shot, already uploaded.
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Hindlow branch at Brierlow bar - 6G89 to Hams Hall
66798 is pictured working the 6G89 ex Hindlow quarry to Hams Hall stone for HS2 construction activities.
On the right, the disused Hillhead sidings are slowly rusting away, having not seen a train for months. These were opened in a fanfare of publicity in the summer of 2023 with green liveried 66796 working the inaugural loaded stone service.
The rationale behind the reconnection (Hillhead lost its original rail connection over 35 years ago) was to supply stone for the northern section of the HS2 construction, to ease the demands on Hindlow and nearby Tunstead quarries The cancellation of the northern leg of HS2 in 2024 saw the stone flow abruptly finish shortly after the announcement.
Due to the run round time at Buxton URS, I was able to get round to Great Rocks for a second shot, already uploaded.
Tuesday 30 July 2024