The Last Main Line examines the history and continuing social, environmental and economic impact of the Great Central Railway's 'London Extension', which ran between London and North Nottinghamshire between the 1890s and 1960s.
The Last Main Line uses S.W.A. Newton's unique photographic record of the Great Central Railway's construction as a starting point for the story of this major transport undertaking.
Newton's photographs on this site can be bought online, as prints or on a range of photographic gift products (see Prints and Gifts Available - this link opens a new window).
Selected images from our Collections Online website are also available to buy.
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Stories
The stories section of The Last Main Line provides an in-depth illustration of the people who built and worked on the line and the ground-breaking engineering techniques employed.
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Multimedia
The Last Main Line multimedia page shows video taken from the preserved section of the GCR. There is also an interview with the driver of an engine describing a derailment from 1949.
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Timeline
The Great Central Railway timeline shows key events and images that depict it's conception, decline and rebirth.
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Plans and Maps
The GCR plans and maps show the route of the line on OS maps and some early plans, first published in 1901.
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Links
Visit our links page for a list of other websites that relate to railway heritage in general and the Great Central in particular.
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About us
The about us section of the Last Main Line contains background information about this project and those who contributed to it.
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