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D6367 - Cromford and High Peak Railway Image Archive - 19th-20th cent
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D6367/1/321
Title	Gotham Curve
Date	1967
Description	The tightest curve on the line was at Gotham. The radius of the curve being only 2½ chains (55 yards) and took the track through 80°. Note the checkrails to prevent de-railing on the tight curve, which once upon a time had a super elevation of 11". It subsequently was significantly reduced but had a 5 mph speed limit enforced. The view is in the 'up' direction. The track crossing the railway runs between the two Gotham Granges. Note the platelayers' cabin on the right.
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Cromford and High Peak Railway Image Archive
Privacy Notice	Data Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice
Format	Photographic
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