by Howard
Sprenger
With the scenically beautiful Midland main line
through the Peak District on one side, and the more workmanlike
Three lines eventually served the town, the
earliest striking north-east from the Derwent valley and growing out of the
railway town of
Each line was different in character, a
heavily-used passenger and goods branch line, a short-lived and impecunious
passenger branch line, and an important cross-country diversionary and through
route.
None of them can be seen in isolation, so this
book deals with all three, the cross-country link surviving long enough to
become the home of the Midland Railway Trust which, fittingly, keeps alive the
spirit of the company that called itself “The Best Way”.
“A comprehensive history of the railway and the
town, told through descriptive words, excellent photographs and detailed
maps” Derby Telegraph
Softback: 144 pages with over 200 photographs and maps
273 x 215mm
978-1-905505-16-6
£17.95
We also stock copies of Howard’s
book The Wirksworth Branch published by the Oakwood Press.
This is the definitive history of the line between Duffield and
Wirksworth which is now the Ecclesbourne Valley
Railway. 216 pages and profusely
illustrated, you can order this book from us at £14.95 post free.
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Kestrelink: The Midland
Railway - Butterley operates a heritage
line between Butterley (Hammersmith) and Riddings via Swanwick, as well as
providing many other attractions.