The junction near Stainforth was Haggs Wood Junction, (shifted to Stainforth later), in a district known as Barnby upon Don. The Doncaster branch was 4 miles 32 chains in length; its destiny as part of a main line from Doncaster was already evident, for the Board of Trade inspecting officer referred to it as the "so-called Doncaster branch". The Adwick Junction to Haggs Wood Junction section was single line at this stage.
Near Stainforth, there was a junction called Haggs Wood Junction (which later moved to Stainforth), in an area known as Barnby upon Don. The Doncaster branch measured 4 miles and 32 chains; its status as part of a main line from Doncaster was evident, with the Board of Trade inspector calling it the "so-called Doncaster branch". At this stage, the Adwick Junction to Haggs Wood Junction section had only one track.