Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Delight - 19th March 2023

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Spondon' draws the first trip past the shed platform steps towards the headshunt.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	'Linby' propels the coach, with our members, in a haze of exhaust towards the headshunt (a section not normally used by passenger carrying trains).<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	'Linby' on our special at the other end of the running line where it is intended to lay a triangle. The River Derwent is behind.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	'Spondon' is now on the head of our train for the return; the standard gauge Peak Rail line is in the background to the right of the coach.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	The ever-helpful Martha Haggas sweeps an ex-MoD wagon to allow our members (in two groups) to cover all available track here.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	To cover all available track here a combination of 'People Power' and, where possible, 'Spondon'.were used. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin...<br>[© Simon Mortimer 2023]	'Spondon'.assists our exploration.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]
'Spondon'.continues to assist our exploration.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2023]	'People Power' for the final push to complete our exploration.<br>[© Duncan Finch 2023]