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Ecclebourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth, DerbyshireEcclesbourne Valley Railway is a project to reopen the railway between Wirksworth and Duffield. This is staffed and run by volunteers, based at Wirksworth Station. |
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 | The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is in the process of buying and re-opening the line between Duffield and the Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales. Its headquarters are at Wirksworth Station where the railway's volunteers are busy working to bring the line back to life after many years of disuse. The line passes through the lovely Ecclesbourne Valley and the group are restoring the railway in stages. So far they have got from Wirksworth to Idrigehay, a distance of about 6 kilometres of the 14 kilometre total. There are visitor facilities at Wirksworth Station (on Coldwell Street) including a Visitor Centre describing the project and a small shop and cafe. These are open every day from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, so do call the station (Tel: 01629 823076). On site is the sole remaining Derby Lightweight railcar unit. Built in 1954, "Iris" went into use as a departmental coach for some years and she has now been beautifully restored to her original condition. Visitors come from all over the country to see her with her being the last remaining rail vehicle of her kind! Trains run between Wirksworth and Idridgehay on Saturdays and Wirksworth and Ravenstor on Sundays. Admission to the station area is free and special events are held from time to time. Further information can be found on their website: www.e-v-r.com How to get there By Road: the former Wirksworth station lies just off the B5035 near the centre of Wirksworth. Coming from Matlock direction, turn off the A6 at Cromford and take the B5036 to Wirksworth, up the steep hill. From the south, the B5036 leads to Wirksworth from the A6 at Duffield. By Bus: the R61 and 213 buses from Matlock to Derby and Wirksworth respectively stop nearby. When is it open? 10.00am to 4.00pm every day What does it cost? Admission is free Prices and opening times are shown as a guideline only and may vary. Website: http://www.e-v-r.com | ||||||||
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