Barrow Hill

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Deltic18
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Barrow Hill

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I had a little trip to Barrow Hill for the annual beer festival, which as per normal was excellent, and took these pics. I also managed to pick up a book entitled LNER Branch Lines 1945 - 1965 by C.J.Gammett. This is a rather excellent publication and is rather worthwhile.
Keith
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D11 'Improved Director' 506 "Butler-Henderson" stands on the turntable at Barrow Hill on 21st May 2010.
D11 'Improved Director' 506 "Butler-Henderson" stands on the turntable at Barrow Hill on 21st May 2010.
Statue of George Stephenson outside of Chesterfield station.
Statue of George Stephenson outside of Chesterfield station.
Hawthorn Lesley 0-4-0ST "Arthur" on display at Barrow Hill on 21st May 2010.
Hawthorn Lesley 0-4-0ST "Arthur" on display at Barrow Hill on 21st May 2010.
BlythStationLad
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Re: Barrow Hill

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I was there too, already have a copy of that book, bought about 30 years ago I think. The fiver you would have paid is a bargain. Sadly the same stand did not have any of the books that I accidentally gave to charity about 6 months ago...
BlythStationLad
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Re: Barrow Hill

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I also meant to add: was 52D there as well? I noticed that 'tag' on one of the chalk boards inside the roundhouse - was tempted to change D to F.
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52D
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Re: Barrow Hill

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Although only living a few miles away from Barrow Hill the thought of attending a beer festival and then driving home does not bear thinking about.
Hi interested in the area served by 52D. also researching colliery wagonways from same area.
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manna
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Re: Barrow Hill

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G'Day Gents
Is George, giving us the middle finger :P
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CVR1865
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It's a great statue but I beleive it is his locomotive that is flipping the bird
don't forget about the Great Eastern Railway
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manna
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Re: Barrow Hill

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G'Day Gents
Oh, yeah, sorry I forgot to enlarge the pic.........Sorry George :lol:
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