Tag Archives: Wirksworth
My Sunday Photo: 19 July 2015
Once again, this shot is from a visit to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirkworth, Derbyshire. The unusual perspective here was only possible to obtain because a) the loco was coupled to the coach by its front (smoke-box) end, and b) … Continue reading
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Tagged Derbyshire, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, heritage railways, steam, steam locomotives, Wirksworth
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My Sunday Photo: 5 July 2015
Yesterday, I succumbed once again to my addiction to the aroma of coal smoke and hot lubricating oil. Here, at Wirksworth, Derbyshire, the Henry Ellison takes the last trip of the day to Ravenstor. In the last few seconds of … Continue reading
An Extra Sunday Photo: Off to Ravenstor
This is the beautifully restored ‘No. 3’, originally from Ferrybridge Power station, working the Wirksworth to Ravenstor service today at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. She has to work hard as she hits the 1 in 25 incline!
Fragments from Firefly Phil 