The Walk - EP 103 - When does a railway become a canal? - Rowsley to Bakewell, Derbyshire
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- I am back in Derbyshire and teaming up with Phil and Nikita, once again.
We are walking a two mile section of the Midland railways London to Manchester line from where the Peak Rail heritage line ends in Rowsley, to where the Monsal Trail biking and walking route starts just south of Bakewell.
The scenic railway through the Peak District opened in 1862 and saw its last train in 1968. But there is plenty of talk about this line being reopened either as a railway, or as a cycle and walking route for its entirety.
We'll take a look at how viable that is as we explore viaducts at both ends of the walk, as well as the infamous Haddon Tunnel, built to hide the trains from the Duke of Rutland's view, in the middle.
The railway to the south of our walk is still open, and the trackbed to the north could be reopened with ease as the infrastructure is all still in place. But what about this section?
Let's take a look.
00:00 Intro
04:05 Rowsley Viaduct
07:28 Some really cute cows
14:40 Haddon Tunnel south portal
15:40 Haddon Tunnel north portal
17:21 Coombes Road viaduct
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7:00 I asked Bard and got this response "There are two main reasons why some stones jut out on viaducts in the Peak District:
Support for Scaffolding: These jutting stones, known as corbels or corbels stones, were originally there to provide a platform for scaffolding during the viaduct's construction. They create a ledge that workers could use to safely build the higher sections of the viaduct. Once construction was complete, the scaffolding was removed, but the corbels remained.
Drainage: The jutting stones can also help with drainage. By creating a slight overhang, they can help to deflect rainwater away from the sides of the viaduct, preventing water from pooling and potentially damaging the stonework.
So, these stones served a dual purpose during construction and continue to contribute to the viaduct's longevity."
Fantastic! Thanks very much for this!
Nice one Gaz. It’s a tragic story with the tunnel. I mean, ffs, five lads had to die, just coz some rich geezer didn’t wanna see it. Mad
Story as old as time mate
Hello Gareth really good video as always Derbyshire 😮is lovely not for f🎉me in South Sheffield you love your ballast lol haha I am only joking I pick up on things with my aspergers lol haha see you on the next one Gareth take care peace and love xx
Hayup Gareth that bridge with the railings missing one side, early disc cutters had handles on the left so they was probably waiting for the right handle model to come out?
Those jutting out stones not too dissimilar to in Mexico there's Corbels at many ancient sights to assist location of big stones? these in the river structures for scaffolding or ledges also pretty handy if swimming to grab hold off, they seem placed at a natural water height.
I get the feeling we are heading towards a Mid Summer Viaduct Spectacular Montage upload?!
which is probably a good thing to do- as I heard a rumour coming down the tracks, ( whistle blower )
That someone in this highly competitive arena of exploration, is planning a Culvert Christmas Special!
Cheers
Great walk fellas, beautiful country side, inspiring me to get out an do some walking ✌️
Summer not too far away!
Awesome video as always fantastic to see the gang together again hope phil had awesome holiday
Holiday was fine but i was glad to get back out in more familiar surroundings !
Awesome ☺️
The jutting blocks seem to be ornamental. Perhaps a couple of artistic buiding engineers.
Just as well we don't have scratch n sniff TV. That water looked well off.
Another top video and really do appreciate the efforts you put into these and keeping the old lines alive.
There is the Hornsea Rail Trail that might be if interest to you snd also the rail lines around Tinsley and the former Orgreave site.
Keep up the brill work!
Thank you! Thats definitely one for the to do list!
Wooden formers were rested on the stone's for support so the arch could be constructed i believe, when these are removed they remained in place. Good video enjoyed it thanks.
Thanks a lot mate.
Great job guys! I love the viaducts. And now I can wear my new The Walk t-shirt and explain about you podcast and what you do to a bunch of southern Californians who respond WTAF?
Thanks mate!
Always wonted to go in that tunnel as well but no point if it’s locked now but been to the other end was full of water last year don’t think it ever goes down
Plus I’ve heard they won’t to open the railway cant see that ever happening
Great video👍
Quick (possibly pedantic) comment - Rowsley is pronounced as 'Rose-ly', not as in 'we had a row (argument)'. Very enjoyable - we lived in Matlock for ten years, and had't seen the viaduct sections of the track.
Noted! Will remember that. Always pronouncing things wrong. Southerner.
You mean because more and more people are waking up they don't want to attract attention to what really goes on
cllass, what timing you have
looks interesting . got my tea cats at my side lets get stuck in
Magic