The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway http://evr.fotopic.net/ 16 rows en-gb 60 Duffield Transformation http://evr.fotopic.net/c1758982.html Week commencing 21st September 2009 saw major work started to transform the EVR's southern terminus at Duffield in preparation for the whole lines reopening in October 2010. Wednesday 23 September 2009: Week commencing 21st September 2009 saw major work started to transform the EVR's southern terminus at Duffield in preparation for the whole lines reopening in October 2010.

Looking north from the A6 road bridge, 12th October 2009. Looking south towards the station from the A6 road bridge, 12th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #1, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #2, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #3, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #4, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #5, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #6, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #7, 28th October 2009. Activity at Duffield #8, 28th October 2009. Project commences, 21st September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) With the site cleared, machinery is brought down from Wirksworth for the task ahead. 21st September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Drainage work north of Duffield Tunnel, 23rd September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Drainage work with Duffield Tunnel in the distance, 23rd September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) A general view of the Duffield site before work commenced, 23rd September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Works train in attendance, 23rd September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Initial drainage work north of the station, 23rd September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Work begins on the run-round loop. 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) North of the A6 road bridge. 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Groundwork to reinstate the run-round loop. 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Work in progress south of Duffield Tunnel, 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Sleepers are laid for the northern junction of the run-round-loop. 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Track laying, 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Concrete sleeper delivery, 29th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) The northern junction of the passing loop takes shape, 7th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Concrete sleeper laying. Duffield station can be seen in the background. 7th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Class 20 No. D8001 at the head of the works train, 7th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) The loop progressses as a handful of spectators look on from the A6 road bridge, 7th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Rail for the loop is being used from the main line. The main line is being relaid completely using newer trackwork. 20th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). The newly railed loop using old rail from the main line. 20th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). Rails in place on the new loop taken from the main line. The main line is to be completely dug out and relaid using newer and more suitable track. 20th October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). The loop extends.... 21st October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Further sleeper laying, 21st October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Sleepers laid into the station area, 21st October 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Work continues on the northern pointwork of the passing loop, 30th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Groundwork for the new line adjacent to the platform, 30th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Formation of the passing loop trackbed, 30th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Pointwork takes place for the headshunt, 30th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Initial trackwork for the passing loop/headshunt with Duffield Tunnel in the background, 30th September 2009. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby)

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]]> Wed Sep 23 2009 Special Events - The Home Fleet Diesel Gala February/March 2009. http://evr.fotopic.net/c1660222.html Saturday 28th February 2009 and the first day of the home fleet diesel gala on a somewhat dismal (weatherwise!) Saturday morning. Saturday 28 February 2009: Saturday 28th February 2009 and the first day of the home fleet diesel gala on a somewhat dismal (weatherwise!) Saturday morning.

D8001 approaches Gorsey Bank crossing. D8001 applies the brakes at Gorsey Bank. D8001 at Gorsey Bank with the 10:15 service to Idridgehay. D8001 at Gorsey Bank. With the level crossing gates open, D8001 hits the power. D8001 at Gorsey Bank #2. D8001 prepares for the journey south to Idridgehay. Brakevan rides at Wirksworth. General scene at Wirksworth on the Saturday morning. 'Iris' awaits departure to Ravenstor. 'Iris' on Ravenstor services. Buffet 9107. 31 414 makes a rare appearance! Class 03 D2158 on brakevan rides. D2158 at Wirksworth. D2158 at Wirksworth. D2158 heads for Gorsey Bank. D8001 returns with the ex-10:15 Wirksworth service. Twin arrivals. D8001 and the DMU trailer, along with D8158 on brakevan rides approach Wirksworth. D8001 and the DMU trailer draw into Wirksworth. D8001 with the 11:15 service to Idridgehay. D8001 at Wirksworth #1. D8001 at Wirksworth #2. D8001 and DMU trailer with the 11:15 service to Idridgehay. D8001 at Idridghay. Passengers alight at Idridghay. DMU trailer at Idridgehay. D8001 & DMU trailer at Idridehay. Idridgehay connections. Brakevan rides with D2158 as seen from the Idridgehay service at Gorsey Bank. D2158 & D8001 at Wirksworth. Wirksworth services. DMU power for the 12:30 service to Idridgehay. The 12:30 service draws to a halt at Wirksworth. The Class 03 & DMU at Wirksworth.

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 Wirksworth - Idridgehay http://evr.fotopic.net/c1554826.html A run from Wirksworth to Idridgehay with Derby Lightweight M79900 'Iris' providing the travel. Photographs taken from the front passenger seat on the 2nd August 2008. Hopefully, in a couple of years this section will expand somewhat and be re-titled Wirksworth - Duffield! Saturday 2 August 2008: A run from Wirksworth to Idridgehay with Derby Lightweight M79900 'Iris' providing the travel. Photographs taken from the front passenger seat on the 2nd August 2008. Hopefully, in a couple of years this section will expand somewhat and be re-titled Wirksworth - Duffield!

'Iris' awaits departure from Wirksworth with M55006 on view. Gorsey Bank level crossing. Gorsey Bank. Approaching Derby Road bridge. Near to Ken Rowlands farm crossing. Approaching the bridge to Callow Park school. South of Jebbs Lane bridge. Idridgehay comes into view. Approaching Idridgehay. Idridgehay level crossing. End of the line.....for now!!

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]]> Sat Aug 2 2008 Special Events - Idridgehay Reopening. http://evr.fotopic.net/c1471361.html Saturday 8th March 2008 and the EVR's first breakout from Wirksworth to Idridgehay some 3 1/2 miles beyond. The mornings events and the first train are recorded. Saturday 8 March 2008: Saturday 8th March 2008 and the EVR's first breakout from Wirksworth to Idridgehay some 3 1/2 miles beyond. The mornings events and the first train are recorded.

Idridgehay reopening #34. Idridgehay reopening #35. Idridgehay reopening #36. 'Iris' at Wirksworth. Idridgehay reopening #37. Idridgehay reopening #38. Idridgehay reopening #39. Idridgehay reopening #1. Work continues as usual. Idridgehay reopening #2. Idridgehay reopening #3. Idridgehay reopening #4. Idridgehay reopening #5. Idridgehay reopening #6. Idridgehay reopening #7. Idridgehay reopening #8. Idridgehay reopening #10. Idridgehay reopening #11. Idridgehay reopening #13. Idridgehay reopening #15. Idridgehay reopening #22. Idridgehay reopening #23. Idridgehay reopening #24. Mr Miller contemplates what he's let himself in for! Idridgehay reopening #25. Idridgehay reopening #26. Idridgehay reopening #27. Idridgehay reopening #28. Idridgehay reopening #29. The first trai enters the station. Idridgehay reopening #30. Idridgehay reopening #31. Idridgehay reopening #32. Not all visitors on the day were human!! After the crossing, new terratory! Gorsey Bank crossing. Just visible, one of Paul Rayners dopplegangers records the proceedings.(several other duplicates were noted at other locations down the line). Idridgehay reopening #33. Approaching Idgidgehay. Visitors greet the first train at Idridgehay. Idridgehay reopening #12. Mind the gap? No, mind the height! Idridgehay reopening #14. 'Charter' at Idridgehay. Idridgehay reopening #16. Idridgehay reopening #17. Idridgehay reopening #18. Idridgehay reopening #19. Idridgehay reopening #20. Idridgehay reopening #21. Idridgehay reopening #9.

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]]> Sat Mar 8 2008 The Narrow Gauge Line http://evr.fotopic.net/c1439223.html In 2007 work began to increase the length of the short narrow gauge line for future use. Here we see stages of construction and eventually running trains! Thursday 10 January 2008: In 2007 work began to increase the length of the short narrow gauge line for future use. Here we see stages of construction and eventually running trains!

Line progress #2. 29th October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Line progress #1. 27th October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Line progress #2. 27th October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Line progress #3. 27th October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Line progress #1. 29th October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Proffesionalism at work! 3rd November 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Progress 23rd April 2008 #1. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). Progress 23rd April 2008 #2. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby).

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]]> Thu Jan 10 2008 The Filming Of Casualty http://evr.fotopic.net/c1379776.html June 2007 saw filming for the popular BBC drama 'Casualty'. Richard Buckby records the proceedings.... Sunday 30 September 2007: June 2007 saw filming for the popular BBC drama 'Casualty'. Richard Buckby records the proceedings....

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 Work Along The Line http://evr.fotopic.net/c1329403.html Permanent way is an area not generally seen by all but plays a big part in the eventual aim to reach Duffield. All photogaphs in this section are by EVRA member Richard Buckby. Many thanks go to him for providing the images in this section. Thursday 19 July 2007: Permanent way is an area not generally seen by all but plays a big part in the eventual aim to reach Duffield. All photogaphs in this section are by EVRA member Richard Buckby. Many thanks go to him for providing the images in this section.

Callow Park. 14th July 2007. Duffield. 12th July 2007. 'Ken Rowlands' crossing, 14th July 2007. Rail straightening #1. 20th December 2008. Rail straightening #2. 20th December 2007. Rail straightening #3. 20th December 2007. Duffield loop installation December 2008 #2. Duffield loop installation December 2008 #3. Duffield loop installation December 2008 #4. Duffield loop installation December 2008 #1. Ballasting at Gorsey Bank, 31st October 2007. Ballast work at Gorsey bank, 31st October 2007. Excavator at work. 14th January 2009. Shottle. 14th July 2007.

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]]> Thu Jul 19 2007 The Platform 2 Project http://evr.fotopic.net/c1322942.html Started in early 2007, the platform 2 project prepared for the big move south, initially to Idrigehay and then beyond. Here we see the new platform virtually complete and not far from receiving its first passengers. All photos were taken on the 10th July 2007. Several photos of earlier construction work can be viewed in both the 'Big Brother Is Watching You...' and 'Miscellany' sections. Tuesday 10 July 2007: Started in early 2007, the platform 2 project prepared for the big move south, initially to Idrigehay and then beyond. Here we see the new platform virtually complete and not far from receiving its first passengers. All photos were taken on the 10th July 2007. Several photos of earlier construction work can be viewed in both the 'Big Brother Is Watching You...' and 'Miscellany' sections.

Occuupation for the new bay by the Gat-Ex stock, 9107 in use as the station buffet when not out on a train. 4th August 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) The finished bay platform. 22nd August 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby.) Shelter construction for the new platform, 28th July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Looking south. Looking north. Credit has to be given for the excellent workmanship in the near finished project. Looking north again from what will soon be the two main running lines. A view from Platform 3. Very little work is now needed for final completion. On the right sees a service for the Ravenstor Incline. The new Platform 2a 'bay', integrated into the project. A general view of the site. 10th July 2007. Laying of line three which will serve the new bay platform. 18th July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Coping stone laying. 18th July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby)

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]]> Tue Jul 10 2007 Big Brother Is Watching You.......! http://evr.fotopic.net/c1216430.html Images from the webcams that covered the site until February 2007. Friday 23 February 2007: Images from the webcams that covered the site until February 2007.

31 414 displays its usual startup characteristics! 13th May 2007 The platform 2 project #4. 6th March 2007. Reinstatment of track 2. The platform 2 project #1. 20th February 2007. Early stages; tracks and ballast removed. Note the marking out for the platform footings on cam1. The platform 2 project #2. 23rd February 2007. Platform footings now in place (Cam1) and access made for concrete delivery lorries (Cam4) The platform 2 project #3. 27th February 2007. Concrete footings and reinforcement bars in place.

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]]> Fri Feb 23 2007 Special Events:- The Summer 2006 Bank Holiday http://evr.fotopic.net/c1066216.html The days proceedings on the Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2006. Monday 28 August 2006: The days proceedings on the Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2006.

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]]> Mon Aug 28 2006 Idridgehay http://evr.fotopic.net/c1042677.html Set it the idyllic Derbyshire countryside, Idridgehay was reopened to passengers on the 8th March 2008. Saturday 5 August 2006: Set it the idyllic Derbyshire countryside, Idridgehay was reopened to passengers on the 8th March 2008.

Idridgehay station. 5th August 2006. Idridgehay looking north. 5th August 2006. Idridgehay, 5th April 2008 #1. Idridgehay, 5th April 2008 #2. Idridgehay, 1st March 2008 #5. Idridgehay, 1st March 2008 #3. Idridgehay, 1st March 2008 #2. A last oppertunity to view the station before passenger services commence one week from now. 1st March 2008. Idridgehay, 1st March 2008 #6. Idridghay, 1st March 2008 #4. Back to 2000, and a forlorn looking Idridgehay awaits the attention of the newly formed EVR. It would be nearly eight years before passengers again graced the platform. 1st December 2000. (Photo courtesy Tim Moore) M79900 pauses at the station with the 11.15 service on the 2nd August 2008. 1st October 2007 and the big push south sees the level crossing at the station made fit for 21st century use. (Photo courtesy Rishard Buckby). Idirdgehay level cossing work, 1st October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). Level crossing work at the station, 1st October 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Almost complete! 28th November 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby). The near completed project. 28th November 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby).

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]]> Sat Aug 5 2006 Duffield http://evr.fotopic.net/c986239.html The EVR's southern terminus, Duffield. Friday 9 June 2006: The EVR's southern terminus, Duffield.

The other side of the fence #2. Duffield mainline. 4th February 2006. Recent additions to Duffield main-line; flower baskets and 'personalised' nameboards. 2nd August 2006. Peckett 0-4-ST 1163 at the station. 8th June 2003. Activity at Duffield. 8th June 2003. At this early date the platform, although tidied somewhat, still had an abandoned atmosphere. 8th June 2003. 1163 takes a break. 8th June 2003. 1163 'Whitehead'. 8th June 2003. The new fencing at Duffield that will enable visitors a direct entry to the EVR from the main line station. A comparison can be made with the February 2006 photo below right. 25th November 2006.(#1) Historical note: The original MR/LMR 'Duffield Junction' layout saw the disused Platform 1, seen to the right, as the down main line. The present day 'up main', seen to the left, served as the up slow and was not graced with a platform. In its heyday, Duffield Junction was a bustling villiage station served by numerous staff, quaint buildings and a proud feature to the local population. A far cry from todays 21st century 'modern' enviroment. The new fencing at Duffield that will enable visitors a direct entry to the EVR from the main line station. 25th November 2006.(#2) The new fencing at Duffield that will enable visitors a direct entry to the EVR from the main line station. 25th November 2006.(#3) The new fencing at Duffield that will enable visitors a direct entry to the EVR from the main line station. 25th November 2006.(#4) The new fencing at Duffield that will enable visitors a direct entry to the EVR from the main line station. 25th November 2006.(#5) 14th March 2009 and developers have taken over the old station buildings site and have constructed a high status apartment complex. The builders have incorporated the 'new' EVR Duffield entrance into the project. Yet more comparisons of the main-line station. 2009 sees the completion of an apartment complex on the former station buildings site. Compare this view with the February 2006 view in this section. 14th March 2009. Duffield tunnel #1. 14th March 2009. Duffield tunnel #2. 14th March 2009. North of Duffield tunnel, 14th March 2009. Duffield tunnel #3, 14th March 2009. South from Duffield tunnel, 14th March 2009. The new loop, 14th March 2009. Duffield tunnel, southern portal, 14th March 2009. A6 road bridge looking south, 14th March 2009. The truncated passing loop, 14th March 2009. A6 road bridge looking north, 14th March 2009. View towards Platform 3, 14th March 2009. Platform 3 with the new apartment development adjacent to the platform, 14th March 2009. View north from Duffield, 14th March 2009. Platform 3, 14th March 2009. From the end of the platform looking north, 14th March 2009. The platform awaits its first passengers, 14th March 2009. Looking towards the main line, 14th March 2009. Platform 3, 14th March 2009. Signal DY547 which used to control entry to the main line, 14th March 2009. A forlorn looking DY547, 14th March 2009. The station area, 14th March 2009. Start of the line to Wirksworth, 14th March 2009. The station area #2, 14th March 2009. The new station entrance, the old platform 1, 14th March 2009. A local stopping service at the main line station, 14th March 2009. The old platform 1 looking south, 14th March 2009. Southbound Cross Country service headed by HST power car no. 43366 speeds through the main line station on the 12th October 2009. The other side of the fence #1. Duffield mainline. The EVR platorm is bounded by the two fences seen to the right of the approaching northbound Virgin unit. 4th February 2006. Development adjacent to the EVR platform sees new fencing added by the owners. July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby.) Looking south towards the main line. July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby.) With Duffield mainline in the background the site of the former signalbox is set to become the main entrance building for Duffield EVR. July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby.)

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 Special Events:- The January 2006 Diesel Gala. http://evr.fotopic.net/c986136.html The Saturdays events at the diesel gala on the 14th January 2006. Friday 9 June 2006: The Saturdays events at the diesel gala on the 14th January 2006.

Activity in the station area. Steve Lyne watches closely over the proceedings.... 31 414 in the yard. 03 084 takes a well earned break during the preceedings. D2158 D2158 shunts stock around the yard. 37 075 makes light work of propelling the passenger vehicle up the Ravenstor incline. 37 075 with a Ravenstor service. 37 075 provides some clag up the Ravenstor incline. A smokey start for 31 414. DMU W51360 in the yard. A short break for rail blue liveried 03 084. Gat-ex 9107 on the Gorsey Bank service. 37 075 empties its passengers with a service on the Ravenstor incline. 37 075. 37 075 awaits its next departure to Ravenstor. Gat-ex 9107 with 31 414 providing the power at the rear. 31 414 departs south. 31 414 with the Gat-ex stock approaching Wirksworth 31 414 at Wirksworth. D2158 and companion. D2158 heads south out of Wirksworth. 31 414 approaching Wirksworth. 31 414 seen from the cab of 03 084. Next stop, Ravenstor, from the cab of 03 084.

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 Miscellany http://evr.fotopic.net/c985899.html General views depicting the railways activities. Friday 9 June 2006: General views depicting the railways activities.

Services await departure. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. The completed museum coach. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. Interior of the museum coach. 5th August 2006. M55006 cab interior. 16th July 2005. M55006 interior. 16th July 2006. M55006 cab interior. 16th July 2005. A dull & wet Wirksworth, 5th April 2008. Platform 2 construction, 17th March 2007. Wet Wirksworth, 5th April 2008. A general view of the station environs. 16th July 2005. D2158. 14th September 2004. Wirksworth station. 14th September 2004. Wirksworth station. 14th September 2004. A general view of the yard. 14th September 2004. Steam crane. 14th September 2004. M55006. 14th September 2004. 'Time to reflect...' 12th June 2003. (12th June 2003) (12th June 2003) (12th June 2003) (12th June 2003) (12th June 2003) The new stock sevicing facility continues apace. 2nd December 2006. The new stock servicing facility. 2nd December 2006. Work on the new stock servicing facility #1. 2nd December 2006. Work on the new stock servicing facility #2. 2nd December 2006. Work on the new stock servicing facility #3. 2nd December 2006. Work on the new stock servicing facility #4. 2nd December 2006. Work on the new stock servicing facility #5. 2nd December 2006. Xmas service preparations. 2nd December 2006. Winter reflections. 3rd February 2007. 3rd February 2007 #1. 3rd February 2007 #2. The completed maintenance facility complete with residents. 3rd February 2007. Platform 2 construction, 7th May 2007 #1. Platform 2 construction, 7th May 2007 #2. Idrigehay gradiant, 2nd August 2008. Sperry rail test unit, 28th February 2009. The interior of vehicle 54289. 28th December 2005. A view from the cab of DMU car 54289 on a Ravenstor service. 28th December 2005. Installation of the level crossing gates at Gorsey Bank, 6th November 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) Level crossing gate hanging at Gorsey Bank, 6th November 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) A general view of the yard, 4th April 2004. Note the absence of Platform 3! A general view of the yard. 4th April 2004.

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 Rolling Stock http://evr.fotopic.net/c985890.html Passenger & freight. Friday 9 June 2006: Passenger & freight.

Lowmac DB904508 complete with revenue. 5th August 2006. 9107. 10th June 2006. 9107 at The Hanages. 10th June 2006. 9107 at The Hanages. 10th June 2006. 9107. 10th June 2006. Gatwick Express vehicle 9107. 12th June 2003. Four of the Gatwick Express vehicles with 9107 leading. 12th June 2003. 9107. 14th September 2004. 9107. 14th September 2004. Vehicle 8317. 14th september 2004. Vehicle 80214. 14th September 2004. Shark DB993867. 14th september 2004. LMS 20T Brake B950173. 14th September 2004. Vehicle 72633. 12th June 2003. 9107, 9th April 2007. 9101, now in use as the Museum Coach. 1st April 2006.

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 Traction http://evr.fotopic.net/c985839.html A look at both the resident & visiting traction to the railway Friday 9 June 2006: A look at both the resident & visiting traction to the railway

'Toffo'. 16th July 2005. 5th August 2006. 08 084. 29th june 2005. 03 084. 29th june 2005. 5th August 2006. 5th August 2006. A bendy D8001! Image produced by 'stitching' two photographs together. At Wirksworth, 2nd August 2008. 31 414. 10th June 2006. 'Cough it up, sunshine!' 31 414 bursts into life at Wirksworth. 10th June 2006. 31 414 showing the 'pink circle' multiple coupling hoses for use with the Gat-ex stock. 1st April 2006. (Photo featured in the June 2006 edition of 'Railways Illustrated' magazine.) 31 414 with 37 075. 1st April 2006. A further view of 31 414 and 37 075 at Wirksworth. 1st April 2006. 31 414. 10th June 2006. 31 414. 10th June 2006. Cab detail of 31 414. 10th June 2006. 31 414 at The Hanages. 10th June 2006. 31 414 at The Hanages. 10th June 2006. 31 414. 29th June 2005. 31 414. 29th June 2005. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 29th June 2005. 37 075. 16th June 2005. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 10th June 2006. 37 075 and on this date, an empty DMU on the Ravenstor line, still yet to be opened to the public. 16th July 2005. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 16th July 2005. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 16th July 2004. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. Note the temporary generator van for the Gat-ex stock. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 11th December 2004. 37 075. 10th June 2006. New arrival, Metropolitan-Cammell Class 101 DBMS No. 51188. 21st July 2007. (Photo courtesy Richard Buckby) D2158 with a Gorsey Back service. 29th June 2005. D2158. 29th June 2005. D2158 from the cab of unit TS302. 10th June 2006. Bubble Car M55006 with 37 075. 16th July 2005. DMU 56224 on the Gorsey Bank service. 16th July 2005. 56224. 16th July 2005. M55006. 16th July 2005. 56224 with 55006 approaches Wirksworth. 16th July 2005. M55006. 16th July 2005. DMU car 51360. 16th July 2005. 54289. 16th July 2005. 51360. 16th July 2005. 56224. 16th July 2005. M55006. 16th July 2005. The Gat-Ex stock complete with 31 414 at the head. 10th July 2007. Platform 3. 10th July 2007.

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