Would anyone know when the ex-MR signal in the sidings at Spondon stopped being used. A photo of it will be found at: http://derby.fotopic.net/p48757007html ...
There is one of them signals on an old embankment along the A610 on the left hand side going toward the M1 from Eastwood. i have been looking on the internet...
Hi Ian, Although I think technically this is in Nottinghamshire, the signal you refer to near to Ikea is on the old branch line that If I'm correct is blocked...
I would suggest Sleights Sidings East and Pinxton Rgds John Hillmer ... From: Dave Harris To: derbyshirerailways@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 12,...
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I think that the boxes were going to Barrow Hill...
According to their website (pictures don't seem to work though) it has gone - http://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/departments/sandt5.html Regards, Nick....
Good morning. I recently obtained a copy of the special notice for the commissioning of Derby PSB back in 1969 and I notice that the section from Sinfin to ...
On 20th January 1973 I went on an excursion from Derby to Plymouth, largely to photograph Cl.52s down in the west. If I recall, the train ran via Leicester and...
... Some even made it to Derby on service trains... http://finance.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/derbyshirerailways/photos/view/4269?b=14 But this one is one of my...
Hi all, I can recall too in the early seventies (my guess would be 1972) going out on a school reunion in Nottingham and catching 1E03 0005 (or was it 0030 on ...
... True enough. I saw a few at Derby in the 70s, always a surprise and even a shock when one appeared. Fairly uncommon though, I saw three between 1970 and...
I'm flattered that I should be named (and shamed!) in this way.... I''m afraid I can add little to what has already been said on this thread. I can share a...
The 1972 Sectional Appendix, LMR Southern Section provides the method of working ~ BETWEEN CHELLASTON JUNCTION AND MELBOURNE JUNCTION Working of Trains....
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Thank you Dave, Nick, Pete and all the others who have contributed to my question. It's certainly interesting that the line was retained for diversionary...
Neil, There used (still is?) to be flodding in the Draycott quite frequently; maybe that's one reason. Thanks again for the signalling layout scan. The whole...
Apologies for the short notice but I've only just thought about putting the details on here.... There is a film show tonight (Thursday 27th March) at Rolls...
Can I please draw your attention to the above which will recommence in a fortnight's time. See http://www.rowsleyassociation.org.uk/walks for details. Regards,...
on Monday 7 April 2008 at 8.00pm For £2 on the door, all welcome to: "VISIT TO U.S. PRESERVED RAILWAYS IN 2001, ON CINE" - filmshow - Mel Haigh (Leeds) A...
Anyone seen Don Beecroft's new book on steam railway centres about Derby? Published by Booklaw I think. Is it worth getting? Peter (from a snowyish Wimborne)...
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....