Midland Main Lines Loughborough to NottinghamMidland Main Lines Loughborough to Nottingham 20. 95 by David Pearce The Loughborough to Nottingham section of the Great Central Railways London Extension has had mixed fortunes over the years. Industry has ensured that at least part of the line survives after the wholesale closures of the 60s and 70s. Gypsum, lime, coal, not to mention, the MOD have all contributed, whilst passengers are returning in contrasting developments, traditional to the south