The leek and manifold valley light railway manifold on. Dougie blackhurst of sheen to build a second model of locomotive no. The leek and manifold valley light railway by manifold abebooks. Leek and manifold narrow gauge railway getty images. Buy the leek and manifold valley light railway first edition first printing by gratton, robert isbn. The leek and manifold light railway new railway modellers. The leek and manifold valley light railway by manifold. This third book commences with a short introduction and takes a look at the road. The leek and manifold valley light railway gratton, robert on. Long before acquiring the excellent roundhouse model, i hoped to get one from pearse but the company ceased production and returned my deposit. Replica station platform seat with cast iron end frames marked lmvr tywrm. The leek and manifold valley light railway by gratton, robert at. Mint a new condition book although not sourced from the publishers. When in operation, the line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder to the standard gauge system.
Pearman books is a specialist online bookshop that supplies books on railways, trams, transport, plus books on. It passes through superb scenery and reaches into several quarries. Leek manifold valley light railway landmark collectors library. The booking office and waiting room also survived although the projecting canopy has gone. At waterhouses station the platform had booking offices, and there was a goods. Pdf leek and manifold valley light railway download full. The leek and manifold valley light railway was a narrow gauge railway in staffordshire, england that operated between 1904 and 1934. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. You can still walk the whole length of this eight and a half mile railway today, along the former track bed which was turned into a cycle way during the early sixties. As far as i can determine, ashbourne editions is still in existence, and this is somewhat surprising. Featured are the narrow gauge wagons that could carry standard gauge. Situated in the northeast corner of staffordshire and the southwest corner of the peak district national park, where the one spills over into the others, the manifold valley possesses a scenic.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. However, i have just taken the plunge and now wish that i had done so when the first book was published. The churnet valley railway is working towards its longterm goal of reopening the railway line into the market town of leek, staffordshire help us to reconnect leek. Leek and manifold valley light railway books alibris uk. The leek and manifold valley light railway by robert gratton. Leek and manifold valley light railway keith turner on. Only the latter section is normally offered under that title, but herein is the full journey.
The leek and manifold light railway post by flying scotsman123. However with just a short life of thirty years from its opening in 1904 to its closure in 1934, railway preservation had not even been thought of, in those early years. Steam locomotives at the station on the leek and manifold light railway between hulme end and waterhouse in the peak district. Calthrop, which were then given to each of the people involved. The leek and manifold valley light railway by robert gratton january 21, 2015 robertday154 leave a comment this is a lavish book about a minor railway that few people outside the railway community are likely to ever have heard of and probably not that many within that community. We have been fortunate to have obtained one in the original livery. It was opened by the north staffordshire railway in 1849. One is indeed a leek and manifold j b earle and in the description it says it. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Leek and manifold valley railway narrow gauge railway museum. Fine clean and sound without major blemishes and only light indications of being previously owned very good a presentable copy with indications of previous ownership. Oct 09, 2008 deep in the staffordshire moorlands is a nearsecret piece of railway history. New listing the helston branch railway, a railway book.
View the comprehensive route description in the roadbook. Located near leek in staffordshire, england alongside rudyard lake. When in operation, the line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder into the standard gauge system. Buy the leek and manifold valley light railway first edition first printing by robert gratton isbn. This book is about the employees of the north staffordshire railway the knotty who lost their lives as a result of the first world war. Buy the leek and manifold valley light railway book online at best prices in india on. Sep 18, 2017 andrew, ive done a bit more research after you mentioned mac muckley and found a couple of his locos in the book live steam model locomotives 16mm scale by peter dobson. Aug 12, 2014 the leek and manifold railway, narrow gauge train the lms narrow gauge railway of the leek and manifold light railway was opened 1901 and closed in 1934. This is the first video that ive attempted to green screen some extras in. The line was built to a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge and to the light rail standards provided by the light railways act 1896 to reduce construction costs. It also provided passenger services to the small villages and beauty spots along its route.
The leek and manifold valley light railway 0953876373 by. The leek and manifold valley light railway 9780953876372 by gratton, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Bbc staffordshire features the leek and manifold railway. The leek and manifold railway, 1930s film 12074 youtube. Although a private concern, it was originally operated by the north staffordshire railway but in 1923 came under the control of the lms railway.
Leek railway station was a railway station that served the town of leek, staffordshire. Download pdf leek and manifold valley light railway book full free. Manifold trail 9m recreational cycle route routeyou. Buy leek and manifold valley light railway 1st edition by lindsey porter isbn. Includes timetables, fare information, and pictures of. Leek and manifold railway 1930 district daves london. However with just a short life of thirty years from its opening in 1904 to its closure in 1934, railway preservation. Buy the leek and manifold valley light railway book online. The leek and manifold valley light railway was a narrow gauge railway in.
The line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder to the standard gauge system. Leek and manifold valley light railway available for download and read online in other formats. Deep in the staffordshire moorlands is a nearsecret piece of railway history. Rail thing leek and manifold railway public group facebook. Buy the leek and manifold valley light railway book online at. Find the leek and manifold valley light railway 0953876373 by gratton, robert. Moreover each summer in the early 1990s he started to operate for charity a portable railway on the old track bed at hulme end station. The churnet valley railway is working towards its longterm goal of reopening the railway line into the market town of leek, staffordshire help us to reconnect leek 2020 calendar and prices all the dates the railway operates along with special events days and dining trains. The narrow gauge railways of britain have seemingly had the gift of choosing some of the countrys most beautiful scenery through which to run. The line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder to the 4 ft 8 1. New a copy sourced new from the original publishers. Andrew, ive done a bit more research after you mentioned mac muckley and found a couple of his locos in the book live steam model locomotives 16mm scale by peter dobson. Buy railwayana books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Originally the railway company didnt provide facilities at any of their intermediate stations but over time they responded to pressure and provided these loos in pairs. The leek and manifold valley light railway by robert. Apr 12, 2005 deep in the staffordshire moorlands is a nearsecret piece of railway history. Includes timetables, fare information, and pictures of the engines. At waterhouses station the platform had booking offices, and there was a goods shed. Apparently, one came up for sale recently in an auction. The leek and manifold railway, narrow gauge train the lms narrow gauge railway of the leek and manifold light railway was opened 1901 and closed in. Ive started working on some rolling stock for my leek and manifold valley light railway locomotive. The manifold valley and its light railway book, 1972. A very great pity that the line didnt survive surely a more attractive tourist attraction and more interesting to the enthusiast than several neighbouring preservation projects all gas works tanksshabby cl 31 diesels on vandalised mk1 coaches. Leek and manifold valley light railway menu card for the opening of the line by the lord lieutenant of staffordshire. Interesting to see that north staffs wagons were still around unrepainted in 1930. This week ive been dusting off a couple of my live steam locomotives and related projects.
I must admit that i have long been put off purchasing this book due to the somewhat high price tag. The manifold trail follows the route of the disused leek and manifold light railway, through the manifold and hamps valleys. A very great pity that the line didnt survive surely a more attractive tourist attraction and more interesting to the enthusiast than several nei. Churnet valley railway steam trains in staffordshire. Last year, i was able to run my isle of man peveril but my welsh highland railway garratt and my leek and manifold valley light railway er calthrop were shelf queens in fact, the er calthrop has never turned a wheel under steam. The frome valley light railway a small industrial garden light railway. Leslie oppitz explains a little more about the leek and manifold railway which ran in the early 20th century. The line was built to a 2 ft 6 in 762 mm narrow gauge. There were two short loops, and three short sidings which joined. Published material on the north staffordshire railway. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1965 with complete closure following in 1970. Not far away is the manifold valley hotel where many old railway. The leek and manifold light railway post by flying scotsman123 tue feb 18, 2014 1. Waterhouses railway station staffordshire wikipedia.
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