Friends of the derwent valley line page 2 of 2 the friends of the derwent valley line is a voluntary group representing passengers and local communities along the derby matlock railway line. P derby and the midland railway 1996 bray, william sketch of a tour. The dvr is committed to the establishment of tourist rail in the derwent valley, linking existing attractions and experiences from. The line was born out of the light railways act of 1896, which made the promotion of railways by public bodies possible. The story of the derwent valley light railway york press. The derwent valley railway has the unique opportunity to become the backbone of the derwent valley, linking many existing high quality tourism attractions and experiences. Programme 1 the birth of industry a spectacular 4day walk into the heart of derbyshire and the peak district national park. The derwent valley line is a railway line from derby to matlock in derbyshire the line follows the midland main line as far as ambergate junction, which is just south of ambergate railway station, continuing to matlock, following the course of the river derwent derby. The trust was finally incorporated on 12 november 2004. It was affectionately known as the blackberry line. The lost villages of ashopton and derwent all things. It was extended to 29 km at plenty in 1887, and then to 41 km at glenora in 1888.
Lavinia 97 was the daughter of one of the station masters on the dvlr and the family used to use the pump trolley as family transport when trains werent running. We are a not for profit, volunteer based organisation. Dvr has been in existence since 1990 and operated on the derwent valley line and the wider tasmanian rail network safely and profitably until 2005 when pacific national withdrew access to the network from all tourist and heritage operators now. In particular, it follows the course of the derwent valley mills world heritage corridor. Perri the peregrine is your guide to family walking trails in the new derwent valley line activity book. Take a journey on the hourly derwent valley line train service between nottingham, derby, matlock and the peak district. Darsley an article on the derwent valley light railway dvlr in the record. Whether you like discovering history, spotting wildlife, or just enjoying the trains, get out in the fresh air and explore the derwent valley line. Tasmanian government railways opened the derwent valley line in 1886. Currently, we are working closely with the state government to resume services from new norfolk to mt field national park. The derwent valley light railway officially opened on the 19th of july 19 and ran for a distance of nearly 16 miles from layerthorpe station at york to the village of cliffe common near selby. A railway would open up an audacious corridor to the west. Certainly, its opening on 19th july 19 was described by the local newspaper in rural rather than industrial terms.
Services are approximately hourly monday to saturday, twohourly on sundays, and are formed using diesel multiple units of classes 153, 156 or 158. Derwent valley railway models 3d printing service i. Our aim is to work with train operating companies, government, the derwent valley rural transport. If you would like to join us, comment on train services or provide other feedback, please use our guestbook or contact us pages. The river is really important in the derwent valley, it not only supports wildlife, it gave power to the old. You can also have fun in the parks and playgrounds which are found on many of the walks. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. List of british heritage and private railways simple. The derwent valley light railway was opened officially on 19th july 19 by lady deramore. Walking through history articles the birth of industry.
Fundraising for the derwent valley railway preservation society, new norfolk, tasmania. The station is served by one operator, east midlands railway, with local services from newark castle via nottingham and derby to matlock along the derwent valley line. Discover a host of attractions and great scenery on your journey through the derwent valley mills world heritage site. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The derwent valley light railway dvlr also known as the blackberry line was a privately owned standardgauge railway in north yorkshire, england, and was unusual in that it was never nationalised, remaining as a private operation all its life. Eden valley railway heritage railway epping ongar railway. The derwent valley light railway york 2020 all you. The district was originally called the hills, but the settlers adopted the name new norfolk. Derwent valley railway tasmania, new norfolk, tasmania. Spot things and do stuff with perri by discovering history, looking out for wildlife, or just exploring the wonderful countryside along the derwent valley line.
Explore the wonderful history, wildlife and landscape of the derwent valley as you journey between nottingham, derby and matlock by rail. It opened in two stages, in 1912 and 19, and closed in sections. Matlock cycle routes along the derwent valley things. The construction of the railway was a major engineering feat including the construction of. It ran between layerthorpe on the outskirts of york. Derwent valley light railway wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Rail has the capacity to transport large volumes of visitors and drive visitorship in the local area. Initially, it ran from the junction at bridgewater, on the main northsouth hobart to devonport line, to new norfolk, a distance of 18 kilometres. Derwent valley light railway heritage railway york. I always love visiting the derwent valley light railway the staff are so friendly. Meanwhile, the interest shown by the local councils, and public groups such as the derwent valley rural transport partnership and the friends of the derwent valley, has encouraged the interest of railway companies. The derwent valley s first settlers arrived soon after europeans colonised tasmania in 1803, but the main town of new norfolk was not established until the evacuation of norfolk island in 180708. You have to pay to visit the farming museum but rides on the train are free and your museum ticket lasts for a year if you gift aid your entrance fee. Although passengers were carried in the early years, this discontinued in 1926 and the railway remained predominantly agricultural throughout the rest.
Lavinia 97 was the daughter of one of the station masters on the dvlr and the family used to use the pump. The canal had opened the derwent valley south and eastwards. Ashmore, o the early textile industry in the derwent valley. East kent railway heritage ecclesbourne valley railway. The friends of the derwent valley line is a voluntary group representing passengers and local communities along the derby to matlock railway line. The derwent valley railway was opened in 1867 by the north eastern railway company. This route has been sold and is disconnected from the mainline, but has. Four years ago the village of derwent, derbyshire, was submerged by an extension of ladybower reservoir.
This route is available to download as a pdf and gpx file at the bottom of this page. Cycle a former railway line along the river valley. Make sure you download the derwent valley line activity book, produced especially for families. The derwent valley railway was established in 1990 to preserve the derwent valley railway line.
The derwent valley is tasmanias most scenically beautiful valley, tasmanias premier wine and gourmet food bowl, tasmanias adventure hub, custodian of some of tasmanias earliest history, and home to many of tasmanias best accommodation, experiential and lifestyle opportunities. The friends of the derwent valley line is a voluntary group representing passengers and local communities along the derby to matlock, uk railway line. A heritage railway tourist and visitor attraction at york. Derwent valley light railway wikipedia republished wiki 2. Now, 100 years after it was opened, the story of the derwent valley light railway is told in a beautifully illustrated new book. Jpg image create small jpg image create medium jpg image create large jpg image create largest jpg image create smallest pdf file create small pdf file create medium pdf file create large pdf file create largest pdf file. Pre 18th century setting the context for understanding how derbys rich heritage of making and enquiry dating back to pre history led to the towns emergence as a centre of industry.
Slow down near the derwent lane footpath access to the railway terminus which can be busy at peak railway times, then veer slightly right through a tree lined. A train crossing the bridge over the jordan river, 1878 w. During spring summer schedule runs sundays and bank holidays. Two councils, riccal and escrick rdcs were responsible for promoting dvlr.
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