Chesterfield Road Pumping Station

A fascinating set of photos, Dawntreader. A walk I've contemplated for a long time... It's a great sadness to see this line fall into such a state of decay.

Nice work, look forward to seeing more!

Brownhills Bob

Thanks BB. It's well worth the effort as much of the route is elevated and you get terrific views of the surrounding countryside. Although, as you've already illustrated the stretch from the Miner is less attractive, with the first 100m a stinking quagmire which is best avoided.

Whilst it's sad that this line is no longer used to serve trains, it's also shame that we've lost this a route of any sort; it would make a fantastic cycleway or footpath, linking Lichfield, Hammerwich, Brownhills and Walsall.

If you wish to see more photographs of the South Staffordshire railway line between Anglesey (Newtown) Sidings and Lichfield please go to our website at http://southstaffsrail.co.uk