 However, this still left GCR (1976) PLC the task of raising over £150,000 (£ in 2015), to purchase the track.Ultimately, the target was not met and only a single track between Loughborough and Quorn could be afforded (BR allowed more time to raise funds to purchase Quorn to Rothley).The double track from Rothley to Belgrave & Birstall was lifted, along with the 'down' line from Loughborough to Rothley.