No trains, until Peak Forest later in the day, but a look at a walk along this former Midland Railway main line in Derbyshire. The railway was opened in 1863, and closed in 1968, now the Monsal Trail.
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Millers Dale former station and post office, now a café.
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The twin viaducts at Millers Dale, looking towards Bakewell and Matlock. That being walked on is from 1863, the second is from the 1900-1905 widening.
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A narrow lane or track the line.
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Inside Litton Tunnel, one of three walked through, each about 400 metres, and reopened in 2011. Lighting is only provided when there is daylight outside.
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Exit from Cressbrook Tunnel.
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View of Upperdale Farm in Monsal Dale, taken from Headstone / Monsal Dale Viaduct.