Oswestry to Gobowen Disused Railway

Dr Beeching left Oswestry with only one line in 1965, it's lifeline to railway network at Gobowen on the Chester to Shrewsbury Line. Sadly in 1966 this short stretch of track too became a victim of the savage cuts leaving Oswestry cut off and dumped into the railway wilderness. I take a look at what is left and examine the hopes that it could be restored on day. The line is still intact which certainly raises the hopes, but the crossing of the A5 trunk road will continue to be a huge barrier to any future aspirations.

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