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Nottingham to Matlock Trilogy

Channel: Don Coffey
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In this trio of videos we cover the Midland Mainline's efforts to forge north to Manchester via the arduous route of the limestone hills of Derbyshire. We take an EMR service from Nottingham to Matlock stopping along the way to ride the 9 mile branch to Wirksworth on the Ecclesbourne Valley Line. We also ride the entire length of the Peak Rail Line from Rowsley to Matlock. It's an absolute travesty that the line was lost but we cover what we can and we ride on some fantastic preserved traction.

All maps courtesy of Richard Fairhurst - SystemeD.net (New Adlestrop Railway Atlas)
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This video explores the Midland Mainline's route north from Nottingham to Matlock, including a stop at Wirksworth on the Ecclesbourne Valley Line and a journey along the Peak Rail Line from Rowsley to Matlock. The footage features services operated by East Midlands Railway and includes preserved traction. Locations covered include Nottingham, Matlock, Darley Dale, and High Peak Junction. The video also references historical railway maps provided by Richard Fairhurst. Some stock details are included, though headcode information is not available in the record.

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  • Platform ID -g8aReT4eKk
  • Views 35,005
  • Date published 22 Feb 2026 20:00
  • Date added 26 Apr 2026 03:15
  • Locomotives 2
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