Darley Dale Loop
Run around the loop past the train.
The Fireman changes over the points.
Darley Dale
Couple up the engine and wait for the start signal from the guard.
Looking North from Darley Dale
Make sure the line is clear before starting away.
Also look back down the platform.
Church Lane Signal Box
Approaching the Church Lane Box.
Note the Midland railway lower quadrant signal in the off position.
Running bunker first towards Rowsley
The driver keeps a constant careful watch up the line.
Arriving at Rowsley
Slow down when entering the station limits.
Filling the Tank
Uncouple the engine and move forward for filling the water tank.
After uncoupling the engine stop by the water tank.
Tank Filled
Turn off the water pump when the tank is full.
Rowsley
Ready to depart from Rowsley after running round back onto the train.
Church Lane Signal Box
Approaching the Church Lane Box from Rowsley.
Running Into Darley Dale
First brake down to 10mph before entering the station limits.
Running on to Matlock
The longest straight section of track.
Matlock Loop
Change the points over to run back onto the train.
Running North to Darley Dale
Make sure to turn the blower on under the Warney lane bridge and keep the fire door shut to avoid any chance of blow-back.
