MGR flow through Rugby in 1988

[0B00]

Just watched a YouTube video of trains at Rugby filmed on 25/5/1988 which included a shot of 47323 on a southbound loaded MGR. Trying to recall what that flow would have been?

 

[AndyHA]

From what I remember the MGRs went to that cement works just to the North of Tring Cutting . I “think” it was called Pitstone Cement or something like that . I commuted from Northampton to London in those days , so often saw the workings

 

[Sun Chariot]

This photo (not mine) concurs with @AndyHA It's of an MGR from Three Spires Colliery to the Pitstone Cement Works.

47 100 winds out of Northampton Up Yard on coal for Pitstone Cement Works

The mgr from Three Spires Colliery has been recessed to allow a passenger service to overtake and will soon be working at maximum amps for the 5 mile climb out of the Nene Valley to Roade. This was the only occasion I managed to photograph a Duff on this working as soon after it went over to...

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[Jaka23212]

From what I remember the MGRs went to that cement works just to the North of Tring Cutting . I “think” it was called Pitstone Cement or something like that . I commuted from Northampton to London in those days , so often saw the workings

That site was active for years—perfect spot for rail sightings