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- The Cromford
area has much to offer those interested in industrial archeology
for it was here at High Peak Junction that the unique railway
line began its tortuous route over the limestone peak plateau
to Whaley bridge.
- After the completion
of the Peak Forest Canal in 1800, which had its terminus at Whaley
Bridge, a number of ambitious but impractical schemes were devised
to link it with the Cromford Canal. All were abandoned in favour
of a railway, but as it was built by a canal engineer Josiah
Jessop, the stations were called "wharfs" and the long
level sections were interspersed with sharp inclines (instead
of locks), the steepest of which were aided by stationary steam
engines.
- Only the Middleton
Top engine survives. It is beautifully restored and is "steamed"
on advertised days throughout the summer.
- The disused
track of this famous railway, some 33 miles long, is now used
for walking, riding and cycling, and is known as the High Peak
Trail.
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