Apart from one sheep truck, all the goods wagons belonged to Earl Fitzwilliam the coal owner.

Despite its length, it only consists of the area on the north side of the drain, which was built in 1720 by Earl Fitzwilliam.

This station was provided with a private waiting room reserved for the use of Earl Fitzwilliam and his parties.

Two years later the Marquess died and the estate passed to his nephew, Earl Fitzwilliam.

In 1762 he was appointed agent to the Earl Fitzwilliam, and held that office to within two years of his death.

Their son William succeeded to the title and was later created Earl Fitzwilliam.

Once again the claim was unsuccessful and the land returned to Earl Fitzwilliam.

The following year he stood for Malton, against the interest of the Earl FitzWilliam.

The line was built to serve Earl Fitzwilliam's collieries and ironworks, which he leased out to local ironmasters.

Their son succeeded as Earl FitzWilliam in 1902.