The line was transferred to the H&B on 25 July 1898 and then in June the following year, they doubled the line between Wrangbrook Junction and Hickleton as well as spurs to serve the collieries at Hickleton, Manvers and Wath.
The line was handed over to H&B on July 25, 1898. In June of the subsequent year, they expanded the route between Wrangbrook Junction and Hickleton by doubling it, and also added spur lines for the collieries at Hickleton, Manvers, and Wath.