13.45 DMU to Birmingham at platform 4, Leicester (SPC5 @ 99m 07ch). 31 December 1985

View north from Leicester station (SPC5 @ 99m 10ch). 31 December 1985

Prior to the resignalling scheme. Leicester North Signalbox in the background

Leicester Diesel Depot (SPC5 @ 99m 29ch). 13 June 1979

Class 08, 25 and 47 locos in the yard

Leicester Bell Lane Signalbox (SPC5 @ 99m 59ch). 15 May 1980

Derby (Midland) station (ELR - SPC8 @ 127m 68ch). 21 July 1971

Prior to rebuilding in 1985-87

Derby. Engine Sidings No.2 Signalbox (ELR - SPC8 @ 127m 68ch), 21 July 1971

Derby looking south (SPC8 @ 127m 60ch) (Ref: 0312319)

The station is on the right, the locomotive roundhouse is behind the footbridge and the works stretch out beyond.

Derby Loco yard and roundhouse across roof of station. c.1890 (SPC8 @ 127m 60ch) (Ref: 031224)

Derby inside double Roundhouse c.1890 (SPC8 @ 127m 60ch) (Ref: 031225)

Derby Locomotive Erecting Shop No. 8. (SPC8 @ 127m 68ch) (Ref: 031218)

Production lines of locomotives being assembled around the turn of the century.

Derby North Junction looking North c. 1913. (SPC8 @ 128m 33ch) (Ref: 031664)

The Midland Railway's Signal Works is down on the left and this area was used to try out experimental signals, of which this is one as it has a concrete post.which may have come from the concrete plant at Melton Constable on the M&GN 

Duffield station (ELR - SPC8 @ 133m 08ch). 04 September 1969

Belper Station (ELR - SPC8 @ 135m 55ch). 1903

On the Midland main-line from St Pancras to Chesterfield, the original station was built on the south side of Belper, just before the cutting, It opened in May 1840, but its location was unpopular so the Midland Railway built a new station in 1878 within the cutting next to King Street in the town centre.

Belper station (ELR - SPC8 @ 135m 55ch). 1972

Ambergate Station (SPC8 & AJM1 @ 138m 18ch), from the bridge. 31 March 1961.

Platforms 5 & 6 (to and from Derby) in the foreground. Platforms on the north curve in the distance.

Wingfield Station, forecourt side (SPC8 @ 141m 11ch)

Built in 1839-40 to the designs of Francis Thompson for the North Midland Railway. Opened 11 May 1840, closed 02 January 1967. Now restored

Wingfield Station, platform side (SPC8 @ 141m 11ch)

Built in 1839-40 to the designs of Francis Thompson for the North Midland Railway. Opened 11 May 1840, closed 02 January 1967. Now restored

47422 heads the 08.00 Newcastle - Poole at Stretton (SPC8 @ 145m 31ch). 11 January 1986

Chesterfield Station Midland Railway 1867. (ELR: SPC9 @ 146m 20ch)

Designed by Francis Thompson in gabled Tudor and opened by the North Midland Railway in 1840. The locomotive is a Jenny-Lind type no.728 built by E.B.Wilson & Co.

Chesterfield Station Approach - Slip Coaches released from north-bound train (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch) (Ref: 031396)

The crooked spire of St Mary & All Saints church, and "Horns Bridge" carrying the Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway (which never made it as far as either Lancashire or the East Coast) are in the background.

Chesterfield South Signalbox (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 22 April 1970

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 21 July 1970

07.45 London St. Pancras - Sheffield passing at 60mph headed by a Class 45 “Peak” locomotive. Both Down side Goods Sheds are visible in the photo

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Class 46 “Peak” locomotive heading a northbound train

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Class 46 “Peak” locomotive heading a northbound train

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 12 September 1970

3-car DMU on the 18.08 Nottingham - Sheffield service arriving at Chesterfield

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Looking south from the north end of the Down platform

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Class 46 “Peak” locomotive heading a southbound train

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970 (Ref: 0221140)

BG Goods Van No M31348M in the Up Bay platform

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Goods Van in the Up Bay platform. Class 46 Peak locomotive passing on the Up Barrow Hill line

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 1970

Panel on the side of GUV Goods Van W86610 in the Up Bay platform

Chesterfield (Midland) station (ELR - SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 14 November 1970

60ft BGP pigeon van No E70466E (built LNER 1938), weight 28.25 tons, in the Up Bay platform

Stone building dating from 1840 in the old goods yard, Chesterfield (SPC9 @ 146m 20ch). 17 March 1986

In "The Railway Heritage of Britain" by Gordon Biddle and O.S. Nock, copyright Sheldrake Press Ltd., 1983, the entry reads "Chesterfield. Engineer's Office in Goods Yard. built c1840 for North Midland Railway. Architect probably Francis Thompson. Listed Grade II.
"This little stone structure near the passenger station is probably part of Thompson's original station buildings and, if so, is the only survivor. It bears a striking resemblance to the style of the main building as illustrated in a contemporary engraving by Sam Russell, with its pointed Tudor gable, coupled chimneys and decorated medallion (possibly for a coat of arms) over the door. It may well have been an entrance lodge at the foot of the station approach."
In the 1970s and 1980s, the building served as the office of the Permanent Way Inspector, Chesterfield, later amalgamated with Sheffield.

Little Eaton Village Crossing Signal Box (LED @ 131m 38ch)

Chesterfield. Brampton Branch. Old level crossing gates on Boythorpe Road. 17 October 1971

Chesterfield Town Hall in the background