The Churnet Valley Railway during the opening weekend of trains to Cauldon.
In service was 71000, 34028, 8624, 44767 & the DMU.
Full video coverage is available on the 'Steaming Around Britain's Preserved Railways 2010' DVD. I'm trying to upload the shot of 8624 this evening but having a little bit of trouble so it may be available a little later.
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Churnet Valley Railway - Reopening to Cauldon event
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Re: Churnet Valley Railway - Reopening to Cauldon event
Thanks Simon, I always enjoy your pictures.
As a matter of interest, the last coach of the train hauled by the 8F is one of the LNER beaver-tail observation cars now in a rebuilt state, not really beaver-tail any more.
It is also worth mentioning the Churnet Valley event. There is quite an involved story which I will only touch upon, but the railway has been effectively transformed from a short run of about 5 miles to a very respectable 13 miles although the new section may only be used for special events. The new stretch of line from Leekbrook Juncton to Caldon Lowe had disused track in place which has been found to be in good condition. A separate commercial organisation is going to use the line to transport stone from quarries at Caldon Lowe. A stretch of track is also still in place from Leekbrook into Stoke on Trent giving access to Network Rail.
The run from Leekbrook to Caldon involves a climb of 1 in 40 for part of the way hence the top & tailing of trains. The scenery is very pleasant but at Caldon there are the quarries and a large cement works which is a blot on the landscape.
I snatched a shot of the beaver-tail yesterday. I will pay the line another visit and try to get a better shot.
As a matter of interest, the last coach of the train hauled by the 8F is one of the LNER beaver-tail observation cars now in a rebuilt state, not really beaver-tail any more.
It is also worth mentioning the Churnet Valley event. There is quite an involved story which I will only touch upon, but the railway has been effectively transformed from a short run of about 5 miles to a very respectable 13 miles although the new section may only be used for special events. The new stretch of line from Leekbrook Juncton to Caldon Lowe had disused track in place which has been found to be in good condition. A separate commercial organisation is going to use the line to transport stone from quarries at Caldon Lowe. A stretch of track is also still in place from Leekbrook into Stoke on Trent giving access to Network Rail.
The run from Leekbrook to Caldon involves a climb of 1 in 40 for part of the way hence the top & tailing of trains. The scenery is very pleasant but at Caldon there are the quarries and a large cement works which is a blot on the landscape.
I snatched a shot of the beaver-tail yesterday. I will pay the line another visit and try to get a better shot.
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