Darley Dale
The Gothic architecture of Darley Dale station contrasted with the other stations on the line. Originally named Darley, the Dale was added to give the station more appeal to potential visitors! The first station was at the other side of the road, but was soon replaced, and found use as the station nasters house. Darley Dale was Peak Rail's first station, and houses most of the facilities, whilst Rowsley is being developed. Businesses next to the station, such as coal yards, animal feed mills, and wood yards, that grew up with the railway, and were served by it, are still there.
The up platform buildings, formerly waiting rooms, have been restored and augmented by a new toilet block built with material recovered from the second Rowsley station when it was demolished. The down platform buildings are owned by Peak Rail, but require restoration. The signal Box here was recovered from Bamford, on the Hope Valley line.
Church Lane Crossing
Site of one of the few level crossings on the Midland main line. Nearby is St. Helen's Church, home of supposedly the oldest tree in England. This level crossing has been restored in Midland railway style, with appropriate level crossing gates and signals. The signal box is from Gorsey Bank, on the Wirksworth branch.