Rolleston Junction–Mansfield line
Disused railway line in Nottinghamshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rolleston Junction to Mansfield line was a railway line in Nottinghamshire, England linking the village of Rolleston with Mansfield. Whilst parts of the line date back to 1847, it was opened throughout in 1871 by the Midland Railway; by the 1920s, the dominant traffic was to the collieries east of Mansfield. Through passenger services ceased in 1929 and the line was closed completely in 1983.
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A section of the line is now part of the Southwell Trail, a multi-user pathway for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.