DERBYSHIRE DALES NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY

The Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway (DDNGR) was established in 1998 by a group of dedicated volunteers to display and operate a collection of industrial locomotives and rolling stock.

The 2ft gauge railway with its station situated adjacent to Peak Rail's Picnic area (Parkside Station) runs in a southerly direction parallel with Peak Rail's track and is opposite the platform at Rowsley South Station.  

There is an extensive collection of rolling stock which has been acquired over a period of 30 years from various sources and at the present time two diesel locomotives are required for the passenger service, one positioned at each end of the train, as at present there are no run-round facilities at the southern end of the line.

One of the locomotives in regular use, BR number 85049 was purchased from British Rail in 1986 (ex BR Chesterton Junction Permanent Way Depot - Ruston & Hornsby 393325 of 1956). Ex BR 85051 (also ex BR Chesterton Junction Permanent Way Depot - Ruston & Hornsby 404967 of 1957) is also used for special events. Another of the locomotives in regular use on passenger services, is Ruston & Hornsby 48DL 487963 of 1963.

DDNGR OPERATING DATES 2008

MARCH 2008 APRIL 2008 MAY 2008 JUNE 2008 JULY 2008 AUGUST 2008 SEPTEMBER 2008
Saturday 22nd Sunday 6th Saturday 3rd Sunday 1st Sunday 6th Wednesday 6th Sunday 7th
Sunday 23rd Sunday 13th Sunday 4th Sunday 8th Sunday 13th Sunday 10th Sunday 14th
Monday 24th Sunday 20th Monday 5th Sunday 15th Wednesday 16th Wednesday 13th SATURDAY 20TH
  Sunday 27th SATURDAY 10TH SATURDAY 21ST Sunday 20th Sunday 17th SUNDAY 21ST
    SUNDAY 11TH SUNDAY 22ND Wednesday 23rd Saturday 23rd Sunday 28th
    Sunday 18th SATURDAY 28TH Sunday 27th Sunday 24th  
    Saturday 24th SUNDAY 29TH   Monday 25th  
    Sunday 25th     Sunday 31st  
    Monday 26th        

NARROW GAUGE FARE INFORMATION

Adult/Senior £1.00, One Child Accompanied by Adult/Senior FREE, Each Additional Child £0.25

These fares apply to Normal Operating Dates only and allow one journey on the Narrow Gauge.

Fares may be different on specified Special Event Days.

TRAINS OPERATE ON NORMAL RUNNING DATES FROM 11.00AM ONWARDS.

We rely on voluntary contributions and support, NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME and so if you feel you can help in any way, please contact us c/o Peak Rail on 01629 580381 or email peakrail@peakrail.co.uk