Before the rail network reopening in 1995, Mansfield was the biggest town in England to be without access to a railway service.
We have searched through our archives to find memories of Mansfield and Ashfield trains, showing the bridges and stations we have lost, along with memories of model railway exhibitions from years gone by.
Do you feature in any of these photos?
5. Great Central Railway
This section of the railway was used predominantly to serve the coalfields which were a huge part of our town. The line eventually closed as the mines ceased operation. Photo: Chad
6. Bridge removal
Do you remember when Nottingham Road had railway bridges going over it? This particular bridge, near to the entrance of Titchfield Park, is being removed in August 1970. Photo: Chad
7. Mansfield Model Railway Exhibition
Did you attend the Mansfield Model Railway Exhibition in 1978? Photo: Chad
8. Elizabethan Railway Society
This picture was taken in 1970 - were you a part of the Elizabethan Railway Society? Photo: Chad