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8624 December 2009 - Sheila Rayson 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. NEW! Mick Cramp's PR Photo Archive Annesley Fireman - Chris Ward's Memories of Annesley Shed in Steam Days Railway Walks - A series of Walks 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 Cromford Station Waiting Room - A self catering holiday cottage, down the line from Matlock Station - National Network - in Cromford Station's famous Up Platform waiting room. See Chris Ward's Web pages, life on the footplate at Peak Rail, but not as we know it!

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 Hand, Chris Ward, Dave Winter 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.