SCRCA structure 242405: New Rail Link for Horton Quarry

SCRCA Location Introduction

During 2024-5, a new rail link for Horton Quarry was constructed, partly on the site of the spur for the original quarry sidings.

The first loaded test train departed from the newly reinstated rail link on Tuesday 17th June 2025. By mid August, two or three trains were leaving the quarry each week (one train per day, with each train comprising a class 60 GBRf loco and twenty-two loaded 70 ton wagons). Wednesday 3rd September 2025 saw the first despatch of two trains in a single day. When the new processing and loading facilities are fully operational and operating at capacity, this new rail link is expected to handle three departures per day (Mondays to Fridays only, excluding public holidays).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (3).

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Siding
Location Variant
Siding Type - Rail-served industry
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
No 
Construction / installation period
6: Post BR. (1st Apr 1994 to present)
Distance from London St.Pancras
242 miles (chains not estimated)
Position relative to running lines
Down
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
The structure or site is not currently protected
Geographic Location
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Context views

Horton Quarry Rail Link, context view from the north.

Horton Quarry Rail Link, context view from the north.

Horton Quarry Rail Link, context view from the northeast.

Horton Quarry Rail Link, context view from the northeast.

Elevation views

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (1).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (1).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (2).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (2).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (3).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (3).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (4).

Horton Quarry Rail Link, elevation view from the north (4).

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