Popular Post +Derbyshire Dave Posted February 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2022 Taken this morning immediately after my drenching. This is an interesting place, the house on the left is built on top of the Matlock railway line. Rob (Bino-viewer) will know this well. The Cromford Canal is on the right. +DaveJW, +Streetbob, BAZ and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 great photo even without the rainbow that put`s the icing on the cake +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Whatstandwell station down just below i think......?? +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 39 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: Whatstandwell station down just below i think......?? Yup, Thougt you'd get that Rob. I should have said that the house is only a few feet above the line. Just googled it and got this:.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Did you find the pot of gold? +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Ibbo said: Did you find the pot of gold? Nah.. I was actually looking for a gold coloured box full of expensive astro equipment.. +Ibbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The 'tunnel house' is very interesting and i'm sure it has some history. Years ago Whatstandwell station was located to the north of the tunnel and the old platform is still there. I'm not sure you can see it from the canal though......?? Its a nice walk along there from Ambergate to Cromford, one we have done quite a few times, both on foot and on two wheels. A train and a pub is usually brought into the mix as well ! +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: A train and a pub is usually brought into the mix as well ! Ah, good to see that is in the mix Rob.. But yes, lovely walk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Only a single track now, was that a Beeching cut? +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Yes i think so. It was double track all the way through via Bakewell Buxton and on to Chinley before. Just a single line now from Ambergate to Matlock. There is a preserved section - The Peak Rail line, that goes through Darley Dale, Rowsley from Matlock station and they run steamers etc The route from south Bakewell up towards Buxton is now a cycleway and is spectacular ; well worth a visit. +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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