Tankman
14-07-2011, 10:50 PM
This is one of the lines I have been meaning to do for a long time:thumb Inspired by a Jigsaw puzzle that BK got me for xmas:smile of a station called "Millers Dale" I had never heard of it?
Looking at the box the painting looks ficticious, as if someone had done it just for the Jigsaw puzzle.
But a little research, and the station use to exist! Now you have to admit it is a fantastic place, just look at those bridges:thumb
Over the weekend I found myself heading into the Derbyshire Peak District to find Millers Dale station.
The industrial archeology in this area is second to none, with abandoned Lime Kilns, quarries, stations, and tunnels galore:thumb
The history of the line can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsal_Trail
The line opened in 1863 and closed in 1968 the line was just over eight and half miles long and went through 6 tunnels along its route five of these tunnels were sealed up after closure, but recently they have all been re-opened to form the Monsal trail Over the weekend I walked the entire line in both directions to record whats left and there is quite a lot:thumb
Here's some historic pics and of what can be seen today and explored at your leisure.
Starting at Hassop station (you can hire bikes here):thumb
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/48806/2754285370033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2754285370033241453qfTEcM)
Hassop station was closed very early on in the lines history - 17th August 1942! The platforms had already been removed when this photo was taken.
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/45732/2668594920033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2668594920033241453wIEkoF)
Hassop station buildings today play host to a bike hire centre and cafe for the Monsal trail.
Next station along the line is:
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/47474/2669847110033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2669847110033241453HoITVV)
Great Longstone station. The station buildings are now a private residence, but the trail continues through the trackbed.
The first of six tunnels is soon encountered Headstone Tunnel.
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/45968/2290970150033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2290970150033241453JJyLbI)
The cutting leading up to the tunnel portal is imppresive and gives a good indication of what lays ahead in terms of Victorian Railway engineering:thumb The tunnel is just over 400 yards long, on exiting the other side you immediatly cross Headstone Viaduct (often misquoted as Monsal Viaduct)!
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/48016/2494541830033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2494541830033241453gzprKI)
With impressive views along the valley floor below. Remains of old telegraph poles pass by as you head on to the remains of Monsal station of which only the Platform and a permanent way hut remain.
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/32222/2307094660033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2307094660033241453lhaItJ)
Soon Cressbrook and Litton tunnels hove into view:thumb both of which are just over 475 yards long. Today all the tunnels are lit for H&S reasons.
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/45222/2862026750033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2862026750033241453qIXFde)
Just before entering the approaches to "Millers Dale" station, this fantastic old telegraph pole stands buried in the tree line:thumb It still has its original earthing pots intact complete with the 'cut' phone lines:smile
Thanks for looking Part 2 to follow shortly which is impressive:coffee
Looking at the box the painting looks ficticious, as if someone had done it just for the Jigsaw puzzle.
But a little research, and the station use to exist! Now you have to admit it is a fantastic place, just look at those bridges:thumb
Over the weekend I found myself heading into the Derbyshire Peak District to find Millers Dale station.
The industrial archeology in this area is second to none, with abandoned Lime Kilns, quarries, stations, and tunnels galore:thumb
The history of the line can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsal_Trail
The line opened in 1863 and closed in 1968 the line was just over eight and half miles long and went through 6 tunnels along its route five of these tunnels were sealed up after closure, but recently they have all been re-opened to form the Monsal trail Over the weekend I walked the entire line in both directions to record whats left and there is quite a lot:thumb
Here's some historic pics and of what can be seen today and explored at your leisure.
Starting at Hassop station (you can hire bikes here):thumb
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/48806/2754285370033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2754285370033241453qfTEcM)
Hassop station was closed very early on in the lines history - 17th August 1942! The platforms had already been removed when this photo was taken.
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/45732/2668594920033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2668594920033241453wIEkoF)
Hassop station buildings today play host to a bike hire centre and cafe for the Monsal trail.
Next station along the line is:
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/47474/2669847110033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2669847110033241453HoITVV)
Great Longstone station. The station buildings are now a private residence, but the trail continues through the trackbed.
The first of six tunnels is soon encountered Headstone Tunnel.
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/45968/2290970150033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2290970150033241453JJyLbI)
The cutting leading up to the tunnel portal is imppresive and gives a good indication of what lays ahead in terms of Victorian Railway engineering:thumb The tunnel is just over 400 yards long, on exiting the other side you immediatly cross Headstone Viaduct (often misquoted as Monsal Viaduct)!
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/48016/2494541830033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2494541830033241453gzprKI)
With impressive views along the valley floor below. Remains of old telegraph poles pass by as you head on to the remains of Monsal station of which only the Platform and a permanent way hut remain.
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/32222/2307094660033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2307094660033241453lhaItJ)
Soon Cressbrook and Litton tunnels hove into view:thumb both of which are just over 475 yards long. Today all the tunnels are lit for H&S reasons.
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/45222/2862026750033241453S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2862026750033241453qIXFde)
Just before entering the approaches to "Millers Dale" station, this fantastic old telegraph pole stands buried in the tree line:thumb It still has its original earthing pots intact complete with the 'cut' phone lines:smile
Thanks for looking Part 2 to follow shortly which is impressive:coffee