Originally built by Cowans Sheldon and installed at Mold Junction shed during March 1937, as part of the LMS shed modernisation plan following the appointment of William Stanier as Chief Mechanical Engineer.

Following the withdrawal of steam traction in April 1966 this 60’ diameter turntable lay in situ until its removal by Peak Rail volunteers in 1987 and was initially stored at Buxton, before being transferred to Darley Dale where a team of loyal, devoted and dedicated volunteers started to undertake its restoration.

In March 2010 this magnificent engineering structure was successfully load tested and certificated.

The public in May 2010 witnessed the first operational demonstration at the official opening ceremony carried out by Pete Waterman.

The hard efforts of both staff and volunteers paid off in December 2010 when this historic turntable received a National Heritage Railway Award.