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NEW! Diesel Driving Courses 1940s WEEKEND 2008 Timetable Directions Public Transport Details Dining Trains Steam Driving Courses Diesel Driving Courses Group Booking Details to Print Peak Rail Shop, Matlock Disabled Facilities Steam Cab Ride Around & About DD Narrow Gauge Railway Along the Line Flying Scotsman Today's Railways UK Article Steam Experience Courses ENTHUSIAST DETAILS The Association & Membership Railway Walks News Chris Ward's Rogues Gallery The Derwent and Wye Valley Railway Trust OO Gauge Wagons For Sale - Fundraising for Rowsley Site Branch News Matlock Bookshop LMS Carriage Association 8F Pages Heritage Shunters Trust Renown & Repulse Class 50 Group 17D Association The Midland Railway Society Stock List Tales from the Bottom of the Glass & Steamy Tales Railway Links Contact Details Signal & Telegraph Carriage Department Caption Contest FURTHER INFORMATION Tel 01629 580381 or EMail peakrail@peakrail.co.uk

Darley Dale in Seasonal Weather - Neville Rothery ABOUT PEAK RAIL In 1968 the railway between Matlock and Buxton through the Peak National Park was closed and lifted. This was once part of the Midland Railway's line between Manchester Central and London St.Pancras. In 1975 a group of enthusiasts formed the Peak Railway Society with the aim of re-opening the line. Initially a Steam Centre was opened at Buxton, attention later moved to the southern end of the line, where undergrowth was hacked away and rails reinstated. Services commenced between Matlock and Darley Dale in 1991. The northern extension to the site of the former Rowsley locomotive depot saw its first passenger trains in 1997, where further facilities are currently being developed. Peak Rail run regular Steam and Diesel hauled heritage passenger trains between Matlock Riverside and Rowsley. A large car park at Rowsley makes it an ideal way to beat the traffic jams to get into Matlock. We also offer an on train dining service on selected trains, and footplate experience courses, where you can get your hands on a steam engines controls. Special events are featured at different times of the year, Santa Specials run through December. All details are opposite. Jump on board the Derwent Valley Line train and join one of the Walks, Talks or Mill Tours taking place along the line on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May. Events have been arranged as part of the National Community Rail weekend by Friends of the Derwent Valley Line and Derwent Valley Community Rail Partnership with assistance from other voluntary groups. See The Friends of the Derwent Valley Line - A voluntary group representing passengers & local communities along the Derby-Matlock railway line. for further details. Annesley Fireman - Chris Ward's Memories of Annesley Shed in Steam Days Railway Walks - A series of Walks in 2008 organised by The Rowsley Association that visit various railway sites around Rowsley. Rowsley Locomotive Shed - Appeal for Funds to Rebuild Steam Engine Sheds at Rowsley Holmefield Guest House, Local Accommodation at Darley Dale Volunteer's Site - PEAKRAILVOLS Recruitment, Contacts, Job Planner, Departments, Activities, Peak Rail Ranger's, Links, Photos, and more!..... See Chris Ward's Web pages, life on the footplate at Peak Rail, but not as we know it! Chris Ward's Rogues Gallery - Most Peak Rail faces are here! If they aren't here, send Chris a photo! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PEAK RAIL E-MAILING LIST Get the latest news and comment by EMail. Send a blank EMail to this address - peakrail-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

THIS SITE :- WEBMASTER Who also runs :- Carriages and Spares For Sale/Wanted Site launched - 19th January 1999 Photographs by Alan Taylor, John Coppock, Sheila Barratt, Pete Rayson, Derek Mason, Mike Hancocks, Colin Fearnley, John Phillips, Tony Wakefield, C.W.Bostock, Andy Rapacz, Daniel Cramp, Mick Cramp, Dave Etheridge, Dominic Beglin, Kevin Hands, Chris Ward and others Developed by Rob Marriott, Harvey Coppock, Claire Statham, Alan Taylor, John Coppock. DISCLAIMER All information contained in these pages was believed correct at the time of creation, however, no responsibility can be accepted for inaccuracies. Whilst every effort will be made to maintain services, Peak Rail does not guarantee that trains will depart or arrive at the times stated and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice. No liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted.