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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - Definition and Overview
no. 9107 at Wirksworth on 17th April 2003. This unit was previously used by until retirement from service in 2002. It was donated to the railway by .
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Class 489 no. 9107 at Wirksworth on 17th April 2003. This unit was previously used by Gatwick Express until retirement from service in 2002. It was donated to the railway by Porterbrook Leasing.
Class 122, no. 55006, operating away from home, at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit is painted in original BR Green livery, and is usually based at Wirksworth.
Contents
1 Description
2 Stations
3 Locomotives
4 External Links

Description

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Derbyshire, with operations based at Wirksworth station. It is currently planned to extend the railway along the former Midland Railway branch line to join the main-line at Duffield.

The line is operated by both steam and diesel locomotives, which haul former Gatwick Express stock donated by Porterbrook Leasing. The line also uses heritage diesel multiple units.


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