Exiting the west curve
This view has recently been re-opened with the removal of trees above the Bradway Tunnel mouth. 66102 comes off the newly extended Dore West curve working the Dowlow Briggs to Toton and onto the Midland Main Line, just south of Dore station, off to the right. The lengthened curve meant the train could be stabled here awaiting two southbound express passenger trains to pass without obstructing the Hope Valley line, which previously would have occurred.
To the rear beyond the Abbeydale Sports rugby pitches are the large houses on Dore Road, the large one being Ryecroft Farm.
Exiting the west curve
This view has recently been re-opened with the removal of trees above the Bradway Tunnel mouth. 66102 comes off the newly extended Dore West curve working the Dowlow Briggs to Toton and onto the Midland Main Line, just south of Dore station, off to the right. The lengthened curve meant the train could be stabled here awaiting two southbound express passenger trains to pass without obstructing the Hope Valley line, which previously would have occurred.
To the rear beyond the Abbeydale Sports rugby pitches are the large houses on Dore Road, the large one being Ryecroft Farm.