John Patrick at the controls!

37 152 is pulling in to Darley Dale with the 10.50 freight from Matlock

31 270 stands at Darley Dale with the first working of the day - the 09.58 to Matlock (Riverside)

31.270 stands at Darley Dale with the first working of the day - the 09.58 to Matlock (Riverside) (2)

Driver Jack Hinks opens up after ngotiating the crossover at Darley Dale with the first train of the day.

Driver Jack Hinks opens up after ngotiating the crossover at Darley Dale with the first train of the day.(2)

Driver Jack Hinks opens up after ngotiating the crossover at Darley Dale with the first train of the day.(3)

31 270 on her way to Matlock

37 152 with the first freight of the day - the 10.16 Rowsley - Matlock

Driver Robin Smith awaits the "right-away"

Messrs.Fox and Patrick are in discussion as to the departure time!

Feeding the masses!

D9016 stands at Rowsley awaiting her first working

Class "O5" D2587 and Class 02 No. D2854 are giving brake van rides at Rowsley

31.270 is arriving at Rowsley with the first return working of the day, the 10.33 arrival from Matlock

31.270 is arriving at Rowsley with the first return working of the day, the 10.33 arrival from Matlock. D8 awaits her next working - the 11.18 freight

31.270 is arriving at Rowsley with the first return working of the day, the 10.33 arrival from Matlock. D8 awaits her next working - the 11.18 freight (2)

D9016 backs down for her first working

D9016 is ready to depart with her first passenger working on Peak Rail - the 10.50 departure to Matlock (Riverside)

D9016 at Rowsley with the 10.50 departure to Matlock (Riverside)

D9016 at Riverside with the 11.18 Departure to Rowsley

D9016 at Riverside with the 11.18 Departure to Rowsley (2)

D9016 at Riverside with the 11.18 Departure to Rowsley (3)

D9016 with the 11.35 arrival at Rowsley

ex-BR Class 01 No.D2953

37 152 is backing on to the stock of the 11.52 Rowsley - Matlock, viewed from the cab of 31 270

Robin Smith and37 152 await departure with the 11.52

D8 approaches Darley Dale with the 11.50 ex-Riverside freight

D8 approaches Darley Dale with the 11.50 ex-Riverside freight (2)

37 152 at Darley Dale with the 12.02 to Matlock

37 152 leaves Darley Dale with the 12.02 to Matlock

37 152 has just left Riverside with the 12.20 to Rowsley

37 152 has just left Riverside with the 12.20 to Rowsley

31 270 is approaching Matlock (Riverside) with the 12.20 freight from Rowsley

31 270 is approaching Matlock (Riverside) with the 12.20 freight from Rowsley

31 270 about to cross the River Derwent

Signalman Ron Pont opening the gates at Church Lane

D9016 approaching Church Lane with the 12.54 Rowsley - Matlock service.

D9016 approaching Church Lane with the 12.54 Rowsley - Matlock service.(2)

D9016 approaching Church Lane with the 12.54 Rowsley - Matlock service.(3)

In the opposite direction, 31 270 is leaving Darley Dale with the 13.02 freight for Matlock

Approaching the Church Lane home board.

31.270 passes The Church Lane home board with the 12.52 freight ex-Riverside

31.270 powers up on the final stretch to Rowsley

Class "50"'s 029 & 030 "Renown" and "Repulse" stand in the yard at Rowsley

D8 awaits her next turn of duty

D 9016 arriving at Rowsley with the 13.22 from Matlock

50 029 "Renown"

ex-BR Class 05 D2587

D2953 giving brake van rides....

...."topping and tailing" with 97 654

D8 backs on to the stock of the 13.56 Rowsley - Matlock (Riverside)

D8 ready to depart with the 13.56

D8 at Riverside with the 14.14 arrival from Matlock

D8 at Riverside with the 14.14 arrival from Matlock (2)

D8 running round at Riverside

D8 and D9016 at Rowsley

A general view of Rowsley

D9016 lays a smokescreen over Rowsley station as she departs with the 14.56 to Matlock

D9016 lays a smokescreen over Rowsley station as she departs with the 14.58 to Matlock (2)

D9016 approaching Darley Dale with the 15.26 from Riverside

D9016 approaching Darley Dale with the 15.26 from Riverside (2)

D9016 approaching Darley Dale with the 15.26 from Riverside (3)

D8 at Darley Dale with the 15.36 freight to Matlock

D8 at Darley Dale with the 15.36 freight to Matlock (2)

D8 at Darley Dale with the 15.36 freight to Matlock (3)

D8 at Darley Dale with the 15.36 freight to Matlock (4)

D8 at Darley Dale with the 16.08 freight to Rowsley

37 152 takes a break at Rowsley

37 152 stands at Darley Dale with the 16.10 departure for Riverside

37 152 gets the road

Second (wo) man Lisa Cudworth prepares to pick up the single line token as 37 152 leaves Darley Dale with the 16.10

37 152 crosses on to the single line section