Mountsorrel Railway, Heritage railway in Leicestershire, England
Mountsorrel Railway is a restored narrow gauge railway in Leicestershire that stretches through rural terrain and connects old quarry lines to a larger railway facility. The site houses a collection of historic locomotives, specialized transport wagons, and other vehicles from the industrial era.
The railway was founded in 1859 to transport granite from local quarries and played a key role in the region's stone mining. After closing in the 1950s, it reopened as a visitor attraction and now preserves this transport heritage.
The railway takes its name from the nearby granite quarries and shows how raw material transport shaped local work. Visitors can see old machines and wagons that make this industrial past tangible.
Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and steep sections, especially in wet weather. Comfortable shoes and weather-resistant clothing are recommended since you spend much time outdoors.
Elizabeth, a rare steam locomotive from the original site, is currently undergoing restoration at another museum and may someday return to the collection. This makes it the most valuable vehicle at the entire facility.
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