Date: 07/04/2011

A railway line in Derbyshire, unused for more than 60 years has been reconnected with the national network. [Editors note: The eejit gesticulating between the buffers in the BBC news report is Railscot contributor Richard Buckby]

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Ecclesbourne route is resurrected

BBC News

The Wirksworth to Duffield railway line has been brought back into service for the first time since 1947.

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The 'Royal Train', headed by an immaculate 78019, approaching Wirksworth on 7 April 2011 bearing the rare '4 lamps' headcode.
Location: Wirksworth
Company: Wirksworth Branch (Midland Railway)
07/04/2011 Richard Buckby

Wirksworth, looking south.
Location: Wirksworth
Company: Wirksworth Branch (Midland Railway)
// Ewan Crawford

Steamy goings on at Wirksworth on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in March 2008.
Location: Wirksworth
Company: Wirksworth Branch (Midland Railway)
08/03/2008 Ken Strachan