| Tuesday 8th July - New loco D8001 arrives at Wirksworth | |||||
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| Monday 16th June - These are the new arrivals refered to in today's progress report. |
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| Wednesday 4th June - Renewing pointwork in the yard - and Plant maintenance - Photos: Richard | |||
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27th, 28th, 30th May - Trackwork at the station, 'Wee Yorkie' frame is painted, D2158 inspection, Sperry test vehicle, narrow gauge track, sleeper delivery, - Photo: Richard |
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Wednesday 21st May - Work today, one smart dog - & and the one that nearly got away, hot-Rod rider on April 30th Photos: Richard and Tony | |||
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| It's a dog's life. Now who is really in charge here? |
High-Vis must be worn ! | Preparing Toffo's departure | Hot Rod |
| Tuesday 20th May - Wee Yorkie is starting to look smart as the frame is painted and the neighbour has a new fence built directly opposite the station entrance. | |||||
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| Wednesday 14th May - Track work unrelenting - Photos: Ian Cotter & Thursday - VCT at lunch - Photo: Martin | |||||||
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| Tuesday 13th May - New fencing installed at the station entrance. Gates to follow soon | |
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| Wednesday 7th May - Track work under the hot sun - Photos: Richard | ||||||
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| . | . | . | . | . | The narrow gauge track bed beyond Cemetery Lane bridge |
| Saturday 3rd May - Family Fun Days Bank Holiday - Photos: Richard | |||
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| Extraordinary train! | Indoor and outdoor sales | Busy day | Relaxing at Ravenstor |
| Wednesday 23rd April - Around the yard - Photos: Richard | ||||
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| Attention to the track that has possibly not seen any serious maintenance for a VERY long time | New lightweight ballast and even lighter weight rail | - | The 'single slip' point work has had a lot of attention to extend its life | Heavy shunting was going on to release the 'black loco' from its long purgatory |
| Sunday 20th April - Claire goes to work - Location north of Cemetery Lane Bridge - Photos: Peter Bridden | ||
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Tuesday 15th April - Mudlarking with purpose - The great drain is created And perway staff started changing crossing timbers on the single slip point - Photos: David Newby, Richard Buckby | |
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| Sunday 6th April - In falling snow the newcomer visits Ravenstor - Photos: Peter Bridden | |
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| Various dates in March - Just a few samples of events during the later part of the month. | |||||
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| 19th Monster shredder on test- | 19th Shottle scrap round-up | 20th Badgers reclaim their territory, railway try to keep the track free of soil. |
20th David at repairing the crossing gates at Idridgehay |
27th New gates and fencing at Duffield's busy foot crossing |
27th RailRover is back on track at the Duffield turn-around |
| Thursday 13th March - Vehicle on test today seen at Wirksworth & Jebbs Lane & the RailRover is out and about | |||||
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| Test vehicle parts are unloaded | Martin says the VCT can have one of these for Christmas! |
On test at Jebbs Lane | Jebbs Lane | Chase vehicle. Could it keep up? | - |
| 7th March - Ecclesbourne Express from different angles | |||
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| Perhaps we can call it IdridgeDAY. A momentous occasion for EVR and the village of Idridgehay | |||||
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| Staff get the morning briefing while Richard practices origami | Well 'organised' | A splendid fairground organ did great service today | Smart set (this is not a spot the Ball contest) | Uniforms provided through generous grant aid | I'll now sing for you, 'My Way' |
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| Ecclesbourne Express makes ready for a Noon departure | Phil Tarry and Town Crier. Who is the loudest? Harry, not Tarry! | Only part of the large turn out listen to the speeches | "Oh yeaaaaha" | Mayor of Wirksworth, Andy Pollock. | Idridgehay Stationmaster Mike Craft & Guard John Ball |
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| Interpretation panel attracts visiting passengers | Friend to EVR Peter Taylor and WR Director Neil Ferguson-Lee | Hard working volunteers take a rest today | Another view of things | Ecclesbourne Express makes to depart on its return to Wirksworth. |
| SPECIAL DAY 7th March - Special invited guests and press day for the opening of the line Wirksworth to Idridgehay | |||||
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| In safe hands. Your driver today, Mike Evans |
'Iris' sits at Wirksworth's platform 2 |
Chairman John Snell speaks to assembled guests |
A joyous occassion, special guests embark | Kevin Hall & Martin Miller | Phil Tarry & Anton Shone |
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| Guard John Ball waves out the Ecclesbourne Express |
Anticipation. Our guests await the moment of departure | These seats are so comfy I could nod off.. ZZZZZ |
The 'Wirksworth Express' approaches Alton Manor |
Strong sunlight, deep shadows | Special raised platform at Idridgehay. Every care for our welcome passengers |
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| Train moves along to allow more carriages to be disembarked |
Ecclesbourne Express at Idridgehay Station | A small section of the many who travelled to Idridgehay take the air | Just talk among yourselves | Idridgehay crossing - clear for departure | and Fred had a great weekend |