Wirksworth quarry, 1973

Seven photos concentrating on Holwell No 3, Black, Hawthorn 0-4-0ST 266 / 1873. This loco had a working life of 104 years, making it one of the longest serving in Britain. It is now preserved at the Tanfield Railway.

Holwell No 3, Wirksworth quarry, Derbyshire, 28 May 1973 7. Under the tarpaulin in the middle distance is Uppingham, Peckett 0-4-0ST 1257 / 1912. It is now (2016) at the Rocks by Rail ironstone museum in Rutland. Photo by Les Tindall.

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Holwell No 3, Wirksworth quarry, Derbyshire, 28 May 1973 7. Under the tarpaulin in the middle distance is Uppingham, Peckett 0-4-0ST 1257 / 1912. It is now (2016) at the Rocks by Rail ironstone museum in Rutland. Photo by Les Tindall.