diff --git a/test-network/network.sh b/test-network/network.sh
index 3871891807..8051be3252 100755
--- a/test-network/network.sh
+++ b/test-network/network.sh
@@ -389,8 +389,6 @@ function networkDown() {
   # Don't remove the generated artifacts -- note, the ledgers are always removed
   if [ "$MODE" != "restart" ]; then
     # Bring down the network, deleting the volumes
-    #Delete any ledger backups
-    docker run -v $PWD:/tmp/first-network --rm hyperledger/fabric-tools:$IMAGETAG rm -Rf /tmp/first-network/ledgers-backup
     #Cleanup the chaincode containers
     clearContainers
     #Cleanup images