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Superlative Cromford
One of many locations on my ever expanding list to be visited, was Cromford in Derbyshire, the opportunity to cross it off the list arose during a family visit to see friends in Buxton; on 26 April 2018, whilst our wives visited Chatsworth House, my friend and I drove to this delightful station.
In 1849, the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway opened the station here, the company operated the (then) 11-miles long railway, but soon ran out of money, something that allowed the Midland Railway to lease the line. It became part of that company's main-line between Manchester Central and London St Pancras. Unfortunately, in 1966 the line between Matlock and Buxton closed with the former up-line at this location, being removed in about 1969. Currently, there is an hourly service on the branch between Matlock and Ambergate, with many services extended to/from Newark Castle via Derby.
The ornate chalet-style building on the former up platform is now a holiday let and the buildings on the down platform are Grade 11 listed, hence this beautiful setting.
Pictured on the day of my visit is East Midlands Trains' Class 153 numbered 153357 bringing up the rear of 2A22, the 0841 Newark Castle to Matlock, out sight is 153379 leading the consist.
Superlative Cromford
One of many locations on my ever expanding list to be visited, was Cromford in Derbyshire, the opportunity to cross it off the list arose during a family visit to see friends in Buxton; on 26 April 2018, whilst our wives visited Chatsworth House, my friend and I drove to this delightful station.
In 1849, the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway opened the station here, the company operated the (then) 11-miles long railway, but soon ran out of money, something that allowed the Midland Railway to lease the line. It became part of that company's main-line between Manchester Central and London St Pancras. Unfortunately, in 1966 the line between Matlock and Buxton closed with the former up-line at this location, being removed in about 1969. Currently, there is an hourly service on the branch between Matlock and Ambergate, with many services extended to/from Newark Castle via Derby.
The ornate chalet-style building on the former up platform is now a holiday let and the buildings on the down platform are Grade 11 listed, hence this beautiful setting.
Pictured on the day of my visit is East Midlands Trains' Class 153 numbered 153357 bringing up the rear of 2A22, the 0841 Newark Castle to Matlock, out sight is 153379 leading the consist.