TIMETABLE

RUNNING DATES

June 2008, July 2008, August 2008, September 2008, October 2008, November 2008, December 2008, January 2009, February 2009


  STEAM HAULAGE
  SPECIAL EVENTS

Please Note: Trains ONLY operate on coloured dates



JUNE 2008

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30




 JULY 2008

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123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031




 AUGUST 2008

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123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031




 SEPTEMBER 2008

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728




 OCTOBER 2008

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031




 NOVEMBER 2008

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930




 DECEMBER 2008

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031




 JANUARY 2009

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031




 FEBRUARY 2009

MonTueWedThurFriSatSun
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728





TIMETABLE

 WD150 ROYAL PIONEER is operating all trains unless otherwise stated.

Rowsley South Depart 11.52 12.54 13.56 14.58 16.00 17.02
Darley Dale Arrive 11.58 13.00 14.02 15.04 16.06 17.08
Darley Dale Depart 11.00 12.02 13.04 14.06 15.08 16.10
Matlock Riverside Arrive 11.08 12.10 13.12 14.14 15.16 16.18
Matlock Riverside Depart 11.18 12.20 13.22 14.24 15.26 16.28
Darley Dale (DOES NOT STOP)     ~

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Rowsley South Arrive 11.35 12.37 13.39 14.41 15.43 16.45


  The 16.10 does not operate on all operating dates in November, January and February

A separate timetable will be in use on certain special event days and during Santa and Steam specials in December.

Every effort will be made to operate services according to these this timetable but unforeseen circumstances may cause alterations or cancellations. Peak Rail reserves the right to vary any of the provisions on this website without prior notice.

Please note that the best parking is at Rowsley South Station.



SPECIAL EVENTS 2008

Class 31 Running - 19th July 2008. A chance to clock up some mileage behind 31270. Normal timetable in operation.

1940s Weekend - 2nd, 3rd August 2008. A chance to see how people lived and worked throughout World War 2 and the 1940s. Re-enactment displays by the entrenched Second Battle Group German Infantry, Russian Second Guards, American 508th second armoured division troops and various British Regiment Portrayals. All taking part in a magnificent battle complete with military vehicles, firearms and pyrotechnics. You will find stallholders selling a variety of military and civilian clothing and displays of minefield detection, holidays at home, war correspondants, medical airborne division, make do and mend, children's games, British ammunition and German field nurses encampment. Professional entertainers will keep you singing and dancing to the sounds of the 1940s.

Class 55 Deltic Gordon Highlander Running - 30th August 2008. Calling all Deltic fans, travel all day behind one of the few surviving Deltics in preservation. Normal timetable in operation.

Diesel Weekend - 20th, 21st September 2008. D9016 and 31270, 37152 and D8 in action pulling passenger and demonstration freight trains. An intensive timetable featuring double heading and top and tailing locos. Brake van rides provided at Rowsley by the HST trust with various shunters available on both days. A Diesel enthusiasts must. Special timetable and fares apply to this event.

Class 44 Penyghent running - 4th October 2008. Class 44 D8 'Penyghent' in operation, normal timetable.

Halloween Ghost Train, Spectacular Firework Display - 31st October (evening only) 2008, advance booking required. Its the night of the year to be scared as our ghostly train shrouded in steam pulls into Rowsley South Station and invites you to an evening of spine chilling sounds, enchanting entertainers and a firework display. Fancy dress competition for all ages. A leaflet and further details will be available from 1st September, booking is essential.

Santa and Steam Specials - 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th December 2008, advance booking required. Santa invites you to join him for a traditional family Christmas aboard our festive steam train. Santa visits every girl and boy bearing quality gifts whilst other members of the family can relax with a glass of mulled wine and mince pies. This year clowns, majocians, all professional entertainers will be on hand to ensure your enjoyment whilst awaiting the arrival of Santa. Santas booking office will be open from 1st October so book early to avoid disappointment. A special timetable will be in operation.



FARE INFORMATION 2008

STEAM & DIESEL All day Rover Tickets

Adult - £6.00
Senior Citizens - £4.60
Children under 3 years (maximum of two per paying adult) - Free
Children 3 - 5 years - £1.00
Children 6 - 15 years - £3.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) - £17.00

The above fares allow unlimited travel on date of purchase. These fares apply to normal operating days only.

FARES MAY CHANGE FOR SOME SPECIAL EVENTS.



GROUP BOOKING INFORMATION

Group Booking Details to Print



HOW TO GET THERE


Map for Peak Rail By Road :-

MATLOCK - From M1 junctions 28, 29, 30 signposted Matlock. For Matlock station use the riverside walk from Matlock Town Centre, starting from the BR station entrance, at the end of the Crown Roundabout River bridge. Alternatively, use Public car park near BR station/Bus Station. Walk along the footpath at the side of the new road past the junction across the railway bridge to Sainsbury's store, down to the river bridge, where a ramp should give access to Riverside Station.

DARLEY DALE - A6 to Darley Dale (follow brown signs) use DFS car park and a short footpath from the bottom of the car park past the South Yard at Darley Dale to get to the station, or use the station car park (space limited).

ROWSLEY - A6 to Rowsley (best parking) use Peak Rail car park.
From Stockport, Derby or Manchester, again use A6.
From Stoke on Trent A52, then A5035 from Ashbourne.

By Rail or Bus :-
See
Public Transport Details



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01629 580381
Fax: 01629 760645
or write to :-
Peak Rail Plc,
Matlock Station,
Matlock,
Derbyshire,
DE4 3NA.

or EMail
peakrail@peakrail.co.uk



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