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Class 105 DMU at Matlock

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Class 105 DMU Matlock Derbyshire 14th March 1979.

The Midland Railway's main line through Monsal Dale to Manchester & Buxton closed beyond Matlock in 1967 leaving a shuttle service between Derby & Matlock. This continues today but in 1979 the station looked smarter and the Craven's diesel multiple unit older than today.

Riber Castle looks down from the hilltop, a constant feature in a much changed railway scene.

The Down line was lifted and the goods yard abandoned. There used to be a covered footbridge - I remember crossing it in 1965 to catch a train to Bakewell - but with the closing of the Down platform it and the 1850 platform buildings were demolished.

The rail was relaid & the heritage Peak Rail steam services to Rowsley now run from platform 2 again.

Class 105
Unknown
Matlock
14th March 1979

Pete LG99
Derby - Matlock (or vice versa)
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