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Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway

1904 establishments in England1923 disestablishments in England2 ft 6 in gauge railways in EnglandBritish companies disestablished in 1923British companies established in 1898
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The Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway (L&MVLR) was a narrow gauge railway in Staffordshire, England that operated between 1904 and 1934. The line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder to the 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge system. It also provided passenger services to the small villages and beauty spots along its route. The line was built to a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge and to the light rail standards provided by the Light Railways Act 1896 to reduce construction costs. The route of the line is now a foot- and cycle- path.

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Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway
Manifold Track, Staffordshire Moorlands

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