Matlock Riverside
After completion of electrification of the WCML from London to Manchester in 1966, the splendidly laid out Midland Railway route between Derby and Manchester was regarded as redundant by 'those-that-know-best'. Local services ceased in 1967 and all services the following year, apart from the line south of Matlock which survived with an infrequent service to and from Derby. The Peak Rail Preservation Society had high hopes of reopening all the way to Buxton but, so far, only a few miles north of Matlock to Rowsley South have been revived. The first section south from Darley Dale opened in 1991 but at first heritage trains were not allowed into Matlock BR station so Peak Rail opened Matlock Riverside, a short distance north, and this remained the terminus for 20 years until trains were allowed into Matlock itself. This saw the reconstruction of the NR station's former down platform in 2011. Matlock Riverside has been retained for 'special occasions' and is seen here from a Railway Touring Company excursion from Ealing Broadway through to Rowsley South, passing on 4th June 2017.
Location: Matlock Riverside
Original line: Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway
Photographer: David Bosher
Contact photographer: David Bosher
Photosets: Disused stations (or sites of) in England and Wales (excluding London)
Date: 04/06/2017
Image number: 72252
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