2469 - Photo & ©: Dave Gibson (for use on 'Chronicles' only).

On the 9th June 2008 D9016 "GORDON HIGHLANDER" departed the Churnet Valley Railway for Peak Rail at Matlock. Here, after the gruelling ascent of Froghall Bank, Alleys Heavy Haulage eases on-coming traffic out of the way through Kingsley's narrow high street...

 


2468 - Photo & ©: Dave Gibson (for use on 'Chronicles' only).

...D9016 Has to once again negotiate the tight restrictions of Cellarhead Crossroads (A52/A520) on its return journey from the Churnet Valley Railway to Peak Rail, Matlock, on the 9th June 2008. On a personal note the "Hope & Anchor" public house was my local watering hole for many years and where I met my wife - I never thought a Deltic would ever pass its doors!...


2467 - Photo & ©: Dave Gibson (for use on 'Chronicles' only).

...D9016 approaches Weston Coyney (A520) as it leaves North Staffordshire for Peak Rail at Matlock on the 9th June 2008.

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