Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway

Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway
Overview
StatusAbandoned
LocaleEngland
TerminiLeek
History
Opened29 June 1904
Closed12 March 1934
Technical
Line length8+14 mi (13.3 km)
Track gauge2 ft 6 in (762 mm)
Route map
Leek and
Manifold Valley
Light Railway
Hulme End
Ecton
Butterton
Wetton Mill
Redhurst Crossing
Thor's Cave
Grindon
Beeston Tor
Sparrowlee
Waterhouses
Colourised postcard of the railway

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+12 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.