Peak Rail emblem

Peak Rail is a preserved railway operating timetabled steam services for tourists and visitors to the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales. Image File history File links Peakraillogo. ... Image File history File links Peakraillogo. ... A scene on a heritage railway. ... A timetable is an organized list or schedule, usually set out in tabular form, providing information about a series of arranged events: in particular, the time at which it is planned these events will take place. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... A Visitor, in United Kingdom law and history, is an overseer of an autonomous ecclesiastical or eleemosynary institution (i. ... The Peak District is an upland area in central and northern England, lying mainly in northern Derbyshire, but also covering parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and South and West Yorkshire. ... Derbyshire Dales is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. ...

History

Peak Rail
Legend Former line north to Rowsley, Bakewell and Buxton Rowsley South Northern Terminus Rowsley Yard - Rowsley South Church Lane Crossing - Darley Dale Darley Dale Station Road Crossing - Darley Dale South Yard - Darley Dale Old Road - Darley Dale Bridge 35 over River Derwent Matlock Riverside Southern Terminus Former line south to Matlock - Derwent Valley Line

In 1968 the former Midland Railway main line from London to Manchester (originally built as the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway), was closed between Matlock and Buxton in Derbyshire. In 1975 the Peak Railway Preservation Society took matters in hand, and after opening a Steam Centre at Buxton, by 1991 had reopened the section of line between Matlock and Darley Dale. In 1997, this was extended to Rowsley, with a new station constructed by the former goods yard at Rowsley South. Several other railway preservation groups are based on site, mainly at Rowsley South. For further details see Rowsley South railway station. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Rowsley is a village on the A6 road in the English county of Derbyshire. ... Bakewell is a small market town in Derbyshire, England, deriving its name from Badecas Well. According to the UK 2001 census the civil parish of Bakewell had a population of 3,979. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Rowsley South lies approximately a mile short of Rowsley village, the location of the settlements previous stations. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Lying at the bottom of Station Road in the settlement of Darley Dale, Darley Dale in its current form is not the first station to have existed upon the site. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Derwent is a river in the county of Derbyshire, England. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Matlock Riverside is the southern terminus of Peak Rail, a preserved steam railway of approximately 5 miles in length. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... , Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. ... The Derwent Valley Line is a railway line from Derby to Matlock in Derbyshire. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the historical British railway company. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... The Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway initially served neither Manchester nor the Midlands, since its connection with the North Midland Railway at Ambergate Junction was in a northerly direction. ... , Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Matlock Riverside is the southern terminus of Peak Rail, a preserved steam railway of approximately 5 miles in length. ... Lying at the bottom of Station Road in the settlement of Darley Dale, Darley Dale in its current form is not the first station to have existed upon the site. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Rowsley is a village on the A6 road in the English county of Derbyshire. ... Rowsley South lies approximately a mile short of Rowsley village, the location of the settlements previous stations. ...

Motive Power

Operational Steam Locomotives

• RSH 0-6-0ST No. 7136 (Carries No.WD150 "Royal Pioneer")

Preserved RSH Works No. ...

Steam Locomotives Undergoing Restoration

• LMS 2-8-0 Class 8F no. 48624 - Nearing end of restoration, boiler removed for tubing and steam testing before reassembly, painting and running.
• Vulcan Foundry 0-4-0ST No. 828 "Vulcan" (works number 3272^[1])- Restoration currently paused.

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Steam Locomotives Undergoing Overhaul

• RSH 0-6-0T No. 7597 "Zebedee" - Work ongoing, frames being repaired and wheels away for re-tyring, boiler in very good condition.

Preserved RSH Works No. ...

Stored Steam Locomotives

• W.G.Bagnall 0-6-0ST No. 2746 (Carries bogus BR No. 68012 "The Duke")
• Hunslet 0-6-0ST No.3888 rebuilt from 3163^[2] (Carries bogus BR No. 68006)

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Operational Diesel Locomotives

• BR 0-4-0 Class 01 no. D2953 [1]
• BR 0-4-0 Class 02 no. D2854
• BR 0-6-0 Class 03 nos. 03099 and D2199
• BR 0-6-0 Class 04 no. D2284
• BR 0-6-0 Class 05 no. D2587
• BR 0-6-0 Class 14 no. D9525
• BR A1A-A1A Class 31 no. 31270 (carries 31421 number and Wigan Pier nameplates on one side)
• BR Co-Co Class 37 no. 37152
• BR 1Co-Co1 Class 44 no. D8 "Penyghent" [2]
• BR Co-Co Class 55 no. D9016 "Gordon Highlander"
• BR 0-6-0 Class 97/6 no. 97654

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Diesel Locomotives Undergoing Overhaul/Restoration

• BR 0-6-0 Class 03 nos. D2118, 03113 and D2139
• BR 0-6-0 Class 04 no. D2229 and D2237
• BR 0-6-0 Class 11 no. 12061
• BR Co-Co Class 37 no. 37188
• BR Co-Co Class 50 no. 50030 "Repulse"

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Stored Diesel Locomotives

• BR 0-6-0 Class 03 nos. 03027 and 03037
• BR 0-6-0 Class 04 no. D2272
• BR 0-6-0 Class 07 no. 07013
• BR 0-6-0 Class 14 no. D9502
• BR Co-Co Class 50 no. 50029 "Renown" (Cosmetically restored)

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Diesel Multiple Units

• BR Class 108 units 51566+59387+53933, 51567+53627, and 51937+54484

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Ongoing Projects

Darley Dale in June 2007, looking north

The Engine Shed project has been ongoing for six years. By the conclusion of 2006, the roof had been fitted, allowing work to begin on the floor and wall cladding. It is hoped that the project, which has priority, will reach completion by the end of 2007. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1840 × 1232 pixel, file size: 873 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) My own photography, June 07, Darley Dale I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1840 × 1232 pixel, file size: 873 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) My own photography, June 07, Darley Dale I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this...

Negotiations for the lease of a further mile of trackbed to the North have been ongoing for three years, whilst discussions regarding access to Matlock station Down Platform continue. Developments with the latter caused an unprecedented amount of speculation and concern in the local media in the first quarter of 2007, but since that time attention has focused on the extensive redevelopment of nearby Cawdor Quarry and the construction of the A6 relief road just north of Matlock. The latter has now been completed, and work on reconnecting Peak Rail to Network Rail metals continues. Matlock railway station is a railway station serving the town of Matlock in Derbyshire, England. ... Cawdor Quarry is a dis-used quarry in Matlock, Derbyshire. ... Network Rail is a British not for dividend company limited by guarantee whose principal asset is Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a company limited by shares. ...

In late February 2007, the railway's 'Two-Train Running' project reached fruition and was approved by HM Railway Inspectorate. Through improvements to infrastructure and signalling, this project allows two trains in steam on the line, utilising a refurbished and extended passing loop at Darley Dale. The advantages of this enhancements has allowed the working of freight and passenger services on Special Event Days, with multiple passenger workings to follow in future operating seasons. HM Railway Inspectorate (HMRI: his/her Majestys Railway Inspectorate) is the British government body responsible for overseeing safety on Britains railways, tramways, trolley bus and other guided transport systems. ... Lying at the bottom of Station Road in the settlement of Darley Dale, Darley Dale in its current form is not the first station to have existed upon the site. ...

Issues outstanding

No.WD 150 'Royal Pioneer' at Matlock Riverside in June 2007

Essentially the former Manchester main line as it is can be considered in four sections: Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1232 × 1840 pixel, file size: 963 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) My own photography, Jun 07, Matlock Riverside I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1232 × 1840 pixel, file size: 963 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) My own photography, Jun 07, Matlock Riverside I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this...

From London via Derby to Ambergate Junction as the Midland Main Line BR standard class 7 70017 Arrow rounds the curve at Ambergate with The Palatine, September 1958. ... The Midland Main Line is a main railway line in the United Kingdom, part of the British railway system. ...

Overlapping this from Derby to Ambergate and on to Matlock as the Derwent Valley Line. The Derwent Valley Line is a railway line from Derby to Matlock in Derbyshire. ...

Peak Rail operates a section from Matlock to Rowsley and has an interest in the line onwards through Bakewell to Buxton station. From there, the line could follow the former LNWR line to Manchester although through trains would have to reverse, or extend from Millers Dale on its original route, to join the still-existing line to Chinley on the Hope Valley Line. Bakewell is a small market town in Derbyshire, England, deriving its name from Badecas Well. According to the UK 2001 census the civil parish of Bakewell had a population of 3,979. ... Fan window. ... The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) was formed in 1846 by the merger of three railway companies - the Grand Junction Railway, London and Birmingham and Manchester and Birmingham. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... Millers Dale railway station was a station situated in Millers Dale in the Peak District. ... Chinley railway station serves the village of Chinley in Derbyshire. ... The Hope Valley Line is a railway line in England linking Sheffield with Manchester. ...

In 2004 Derbyshire County Council published a study which concluded that reopening the line for a local service was technically feasible and that the track bed should remain clear of development, but not an economic possibility in the near future. Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. ...

Meanwhile the Derwent Valley Line, it is said, has been allowed to deteriorate both in infrastructure and quality of service and in 2005 a document was published by the Friends of the Derwent Valley Line, assisted by the County Council, arguing for its reinstatement and improvement. Network Rail has stated its intention to carry out the necessary repairs in 2008, which includes the strengthening or rebuilding of three bridges on the branch. The Derwent Valley Line is a railway line from Derby to Matlock in Derbyshire. ... Network Rail is a British not for dividend company limited by guarantee whose principal asset is Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a company limited by shares. ...

Other Info

A version of the Peak Rail line is being produced for the Microsoft Train Simulator product. Numerous teething problems have delayed its release, but once so it will be available from the society's shop at Matlock railway station, as well as Peak Rail's other shops at Rowsley South and Darley Dale. The add-on is being produced with charitable itentions, namely that proceeds will be transferred directly to the Rowsley Shed Appeal (see Rowsley South for details). Microsoft Train Simulator (known in the Train Simulator community also as simply MSTS 1) is a train simulator for Microsoft Windows, released in July 2001 and developed by UK based Kuju Entertainment. ... Matlock railway station is a railway station serving the town of Matlock in Derbyshire, England. ... Rowsley South lies approximately a mile short of Rowsley village, the location of the settlements previous stations. ... Lying at the bottom of Station Road in the settlement of Darley Dale, Darley Dale in its current form is not the first station to have existed upon the site. ... Rowsley South lies approximately a mile short of Rowsley village, the location of the settlements previous stations. ...

See also

• Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway
• Monsal Trail

The Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway initially served neither Manchester nor the Midlands, since its connection with the North Midland Railway at Ambergate Junction was in a northerly direction. ... The Monsal Trail is a cycle and walking trail in the Derbyshire Peak District. ...

References

1. ^ Industrial Railway Society; Industrial Locomotives, Industrial Railway Society, Melton Mowbray, UK, 14EL 2006, pp. 63–64
2. ^ Fox, Peter & Hall, Peter; Preserved Locomotives of British Railways, Platform 5, Sheffield, UK, 11th Edition 2002, pp. 66–67

External links

• The Peak Rail website
• Today's Railways Feb 2007 article on Peak Rail, by kind permission of Platform 5 Publishing
• The Peak Rail Volunteering website
• Peak Rail's Signalling Department website
• Friends of the Derwent Valley Line
• County Council Feasibility Study Derbyshire County Council (2004) Derby to Manchester Railway Matlock to Buxton / Chinley Link Study. Main Report, Volume 1A: Version: Final. This report also has detailed plans of the line.
• Details on the Train Simulator Add-On
• Webcam showing redevelopment of Cawdor Quarry and the A6 relief road construction

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This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Austerity type saddle tank with train Industrial tank engines on shed. ... Map sources for Telford Steam Railway at grid reference SJ676075 The Telford Steam Railway is a small heritage railway located at Horsehay, Telford in Shropshire. ... Half-way station VER Carriages Detail of the tracks in front of the carriage shed showing the electrified third rail. ... // Line History The Weardale Railway was set up to operate trains along the former North Eastern Railway branch from Bishop Auckland to Eastgate, County Durham. ... The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is a 10. ... A ticket issued by the Wensleydale Railway in 2003. ... The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is a heritage railway that runs along the edge of the Quantock Hills in Somerset, England, between Bishops Lydeard and Watchet. ... The Wisbech and March Bramleyline is an embryonic heritage railway that aims to reinstate services over the disused March to Wisbech line. ... Yaxham Light Railway is a narrow gauge light railway situated adjacent to Yaxham railway station on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. ... Centres and Museums: Barrow Hill Engine Shed • Birmingham Museum • Bressingham Steam Museum • Buckinghamshire Centre • Coventry Centre • Darlington Centre and Museum • Didcot Centre • East Anglian Railway Museum • Kew Bridge Steam Museum • Mangapps Museum • Moseley Trust • National Museum, York • Rutland Museum • Shildon Museum • Swindon Steam Museum • The Railway Age, Crewe • Walthamstow Pump House  The Barrow Hill Engine Shed is a former Midland Railway roundhouse in Derbyshire. ... The Birmingham Railway Museum Trust in Birmingham, England operates two subsidiaries: Tyseley Locomotive Works and Vintage Trains. ... 70013, Oliver Cromwell, at Bressingham, May 2004 Bressingham Steam & Gardens is a steam museum and garden centre located at Bressingham, west of Diss in Norfolk, England. ... Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a railway museum operated by the Quainton Railway Society Ltd. ... Coventry Railway Centre is located south of the city, near the airport. ... Darlington Railway Centre and Museum is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway which was the worlds first steam powered passenger railway. ... General view, including engine sheds, of part of the site on a cold January day The Didcot Railway Centre, located in the Oxfordshire town of Didcot, is a comprehensive exhibition of Great Western Railway rolling stock. ... The museum and station The East Anglian Railway Museum is located at Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station in Essex, which is situated on the former Great Eastern Railway branch line from Marks Tey to Sudbury. ... Kew Bridge Steam Museum houses a museum of water delivery and a collection of steam engines including the worlds largest running steam engine. ... The Mangapps Railway Museum (previously Mangapps Farm Railway Museum) is a heritage railway located near Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex. ... The Moseley Railway Trust is a major British collection of industrial narrow gauge locomotives and other equipment. ... Locomotives arranged around the turntable in the Great Hall. ... Steam Hauled passenger train Demonstration of a Goods Train The Rutland Railway Museum occupies an area of nearly 7 acres (28,000 m²) on part of the former Midland Railway mineral branch line in Rutland. ... Outside the main building at Locomotion, Shildon, County Durham The Locomotion Museum is part of the National Museum of Science and History (NMSI). ... Steam railway trains are hard to make and and put together some times you can get burnt and hurt that why some works make arms and legs for the people ... The Railway Age is a Railway Museum in Crewe, England. ... The Pump House Steam and Transport Museum is a museum in Walthamstow focusing on the pioneering achievements in road, rail, air and sea transport in the River Lea valley from the early 1800s. ... Heritage Railways: England • Scotland • Wales • Northern Ireland • Isle of Man • Channel Islands