 It ceased again in October 1945, but was resumed yet again in May 1951.At its peak Charwelton goods yard was busy with up to 200 wagons stabled in its sidings at any one time.As late as 1961 a new quarry was opened at Hellidon, but this proved less successful and so both quarry and line closed on 18 November that same year, the branch being dismantled in June 1963 and the sidings at Charwelton following in 1964.