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D6367 - Cromford and High Peak Railway Image Archive - 19th-20th cent
1 - Derbyshire Countryside photos - 19th-20th cent
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D6367/1/283
Title
Middleton Bottom
Date
1961
Description
The indicator wheel at the foot of Middleton Incline for communication with the engine house and operation of the incline. Two of the letters "B" (Stand By) and "G" (Go) have been repainted. The "S" (Stop) is barely visible at the bottom of the disc. Note the chain and counter weight hanging at ground level. In the background the quarry face at Middlepeak Quarries is now considerably lower and further to the west.
For copy, see CD/138
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File
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Cromford and High Peak Railway Image Archive
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