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LEFT: A plan of the branch which is also shown on
TRACKmaps Vol 2, p11B (Oct 2016). Whittlesford Parkway
is off top right and Great Chesterford station is off bottom
right. A full party of six members participated starting at
11.30 with an interesting talk about the factory (leaflets
and free samples of Araldite were provided in case they
came unstuck with anything). They were able to ride the
main branch, shunting neck and headshunt on this
'Unilok'. The visit was timed to coincide with the BR trip
working from March which was seen shunting and a lovely
complimentary lunch was provided! Later 15 members
took part in a railtour of Bury St Edmunds Sugar Factory
railway, riding on two locomotives. The Ciba Geigy branch
was also visited by 'The Fletton Avoider' tour on 2 Nov 1991 run by Badger Railtours. Traffic declined
with the end of Speedlink; the overgrown track can still be seen when passing on the main line.
BELOW: From BLN 426 of 23 Mar 1983 (and, of course, gave the main line connection)…

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678] Vinter's Railway Gazetteer: Compiled by Jeff Vinter (from Railway Ramblers) over nearly ten
years, the new second edition is correct to 31 Oct 2016. It is about four times bigger, with four times
the number of pictures than before and more are in colour. There are many new routes, far more
content and extra articles: ●A brief history of railway closures. ●How old railways became walkways
and cyclepaths. ●Reinstatement (bridges and reopening tunnels). ●Funding issues. It is paperback,
226mm x 248mm ('Coffee Table' format); 168 pages covering all known disused trackbeds accessible
to the public to walk or cycle over two miles long and shorter sections of particular interest.
The guide is divided up into 'country' (including all of Ireland), subdivided by county. Lundy, Steep
Holm and other 'offshore islands' are even included (in the England section). Almost all routes have
two six figure Ordnance Survey references. There is a thumbnail description with the length and
suitability for walking, horse riding and/or cycling. This supplements our member Rhys Ab Elis's
definitive 'Railway Rights of Way' Society publication; other BLS members are mentioned as is the
Society itself. Thanks to Jeff's generosity, our members can benefit from the same offer as Railway
Ramblers (please consider joining them in return and notify any additions and/or alterations!).
Normally £19.99 plus P&P; from 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2017 for BLS members it is only £15 post free (UK
addresses only). Quote: 'KT8'email: [email protected] or 01256 302699. Every member
should have one and will find it useful and interesting; you could even start ticking the routes off…!

Published by the Branch Line Society, 10 Sandringham Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8NP. ISSN 1354-0947.