Route and Stations
- Middleton Park - Proposed Extension
It has long been the ambition of the railway to run further in to Middleton Park and plans have existed for some time to extend the railway to the centre of the park, this however would however require significant earthworks and funding.
- Park Halt - Current Terminus
Located close to the site of Broom Pit colliery and on the edge of Middleton Park. Branches once continued to Day Hole End and to West Pit via a rope worked incline. There were also numerous wagonways from early pits in the park, the remains of which can still be seen.
- Dartmouth Branch
The stub of the line that once connected various local metal industries branches off close to the M621 tunnel. This is occasionally used on special events and has in recent years been used for training mainline track workers. This is close to the former connection to the Great Northern line.
- Moor Road - Current Terminus
Located few yards from Moor Road level crossing, the site includes the Engine House museum and workshops. The site was once a junction between the link to the Midland Railway mainline via the "Balm Road Branch" and the line to Kidacre Street coal staith near the centre of the city.
- Balm Road Branch
The Balm Road branch continues to meet the Leeds - Sheffield line, the mainline connection is however bolted closed having not been used since 1990. This section of track crosses Moor Road and is only used on special events. The line and crossing would need upgrading for regular use.
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