Disused railway flight sim: Market Harborough to Melton Mowbray (GN&LNW Jt Ry)

Using Google Earth satellite imagery, we follow the track bed of the former railway from Market Harborough to Melton Mowbray North. The route was owned and operated by the London and North Western railway, and jointly (from Welham Jn) with Great Northern railway. Intermediate Stations were Hallaton, East Norton, Tilton, John O'Gaunt and Great Dalby. There was a tunnel at East Norton and viaducts at East Norton (now demolished) and John O'Gaunt (preserved). The line opened in 1879 and regular passenger services ceased in 1953. Satellite imagery is dated 30/5/2021. The background music is Tchaikowsky's 1812 Overture.