Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway
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The Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway (DDNGR) was a short, 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway located at Rowsley South[1] at Peak Rail. It operated ex-industrial diesel locomotives and carriages.
History
The DDNGR was established by Henry and Mary Frampton-Jones at Rowsley South during the 1990s.[2] They had accumulated a collection of narrow-gauge rolling stock at various other railways and needed a running line. At Rowsley South the area behind the turntable was found to be suitable and work started on clearing and laying the track. 1998 saw the arrival of the first items of rolling stock, and the two 40-foot containers used as engine sheds.
In 2001 the Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Supporters Group formed to support the narrow-gauge operation.
Initially, the main running line ran from Nannygoat crossing, through Parkside Station, across a level crossing to a buffer stop beyond where the containers were positioned. A loop was created at Parkside and various sidings laid to access the containers. Top and tail operation was the norm, with a locomotive formed either side of the carriages.
During 2018 - 2019 the track was lifted and stock sold. The site is now being developed by the Ashover Light Railway Society.
Rolling stock
Locomotives
All are 2 ft (610 mm), although some were built/rebuilt to different gauges.[3]
Builder | Works Number | Build Year | Details | Image |
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Motor Rail | 435 3663 |
1917 rebuilt 1924 |
40HP Simplex | |
Motor Rail | 4572 | 1929 | ex-Birmingham and Rea District Drainage Board (Water Orton)[2] | |
Motor Rail | 5853 | 1934 | Initially hired out to Merton Eng Co Ltd, Feltham via Petrol Loco Hirers Ltd (a Motor Rail subsidiary) and sold to them on 23 May 1934. It changed hands before eventually being acquired by Rev E R (Teddy) Boston at the Cadeby Light Railway in 1964. It was sold to Pete Wood in 1974.[4] | |
Motor Rail | 8756 | 1942 | ex-Joseph Arnold and Sons Ltd Silica Sand Quarries, Leighton Buzzard[2] | |
Ruston & Hornsby | 393325 | 1952 | ex-BR 85049, previously used at Chesterton Junction permanent way depot near Cambridge[2] Now based at the Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre | |
Ruston & Hornsby | 404967 | 1957 | ex-BR 85051, previously used at Chesterton Junction permanent way depot near Cambridge[2] Now owned by the Ashover Light Railway Society | |
Motor Rail | 22070 | 1960 | From the London Brick Co.'s Kempston Works, Bedfordshire[2]
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Ruston & Hornsby | 487963 | 1963 | 4wDM, ex- | |
Hunslet | 8917 | 1980 | ex Flameproof 4wDHF.[2] Now owned by the Ashover Light Railway Society
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References
- ^ "Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway". Peak Rail. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Timperley, Dave (Spring 2010). "The Complete and Utter History of..." (pdf). The Peak Express. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ISBN 978-1-901556-53-7.
- ^ a b Loveday, Ian (September 2008). "Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway/Peak Rail Diesel Weekend". Archived from the original on 10 February 2013.