Midland , in turn , was leased by the GTR in 1884 and acquired outright in 1893 .
The GJR was one of five struggling short lines merged into the Midland Railway in April 1882 .
Midland Railway , in turn , was leased by the GTR in 1884 and acquired outright in 1893 .
The GJR was one of five struggling short lines merged into the Midland Railway in April 1882 .