Hillhead Quarry: The prevailing gradient of the line from Buxton to Hindlow is around 1 in 65 apart from a short stretch around Harpur Hill where it slackens to 1 in 330. 66606 and its train of empties from Ashburys to Dowlow Quarry approach Hillhead Quarry Sidings just after the point where the gradient steepens again to 1 in 65. Hillhead Sidings were opened in 2023 but have seen little recent use. The embankment at this point used to carry three tracks, the closest of which was the Cromford and High Peak Railway northwards towards Harpur Hill and Ladmanlow.

Dane Road [Tram]: Looking towards Manchester from the platform at Dane Road, this second arch is a reminder that there were four tracks on the Altrincham line from just south of Dane Road through Stretford and Old Trafford in heavy rail days. A tram for Piccadilly can be seen through the old arch in this December 2025 view.

Leicester Central: Leicester Central looking north in August 1968, with all track removed from the south end bay platforms. Despite appearances the station remained open until May 1969 when the DMU shuttle service between Nottingham Arkwright Street and Rugby Central was withdrawn.

Incline Head [Craigmore]: An aerial of the view the Craigmore Incline Head. The incline can be seen on the right, running from the centre to top right (and the footpath can be seen taking a slightly different route). On the left is the more obvious line of the tramway running off to the quarries.

Incline Head [Craigmore]: This view looks down the incline to Aberfoyle with the incline head in the foreground. Dumgoyne can be seen on the horizon, distantly. A footpath runs downhill from here, but it only follows the incline before a short distance.

Brooklands [Tram]: The heavy rail station buildings have been retained at Brooklands station, but are not used by Metrolink. That on the right is now a J W Lees pub known as The Brook. The old canopies on the Manchester platform are in good order, and handy on cold wet December days. 3033 calls on its way to Altrincham.