I've always pronounced the name as Rose-lee, but some locals do say Rauwsley - yer takes yer pick! In my day the Rowsley Sidings were referred to as the Rowsley Marshalling Yards, always a busy sight and a great day out for a young train-spotter!
That makes me feel better about the pronunciation. Its not like me at all to get a name pronunciation wrong 😄. Good to hear memories of the sidings too. I've seen lots of old photos since going, and it never ceases to amaze me how different and quickly landscapes change once the railways move out
Remember after an afternoon in Matlock riverside park or Matlock Bath promenade in the early 1960's my father parking in a lay-bye of the A6 next to the yard at about 6.30pm waiting for the down Midland (blue) Pullman Manchester bound. If it was late we could see the yard shunter fly shunting wagons on the flat yard. PUff- puff - puff, bang - bang - bang, brake squeal, bang - bang and the end wagon(s) shot off down the yard, back up and repeat down a different track.
Parked in that car park many a time never knew that was a station in the shopping centre very interesting indeed look forward to seeing the viaduct Often thought about going up to it after seeing from the road side
Yep part of the mass closures of the 60s. Criminal looking back. I understand the they chose the hope Valley line and modernisation of the West Coast Mainline to Manchester.
What a super video that made! I’d forgotten about my takeaway scone and superheated tea which I seemed to be clinging onto forever. Having seen some other videos since I do wonder if that was the platform edging we saw at the newer station. Who knows!
The company I used to work for had a factory at the site of the 1849 station, but it closed that site shortly before I started working for them back in 1987 and then sold it off for redevelopment. I never realised there was still the old station building there or I’d have made more of an effort to go and have a mooch round. 🙄
Thanks Paul. Wonderful location. That concrete line in the carpark certainly looks like the edging to a platform and certainly lines up with the right of way! Cheers cobber.
I'd describe that station building as having it's heart ripped out of it. There is pretty much nothing inside on view (from memory) I can't recall a fireplace for instance. At least it is still there and as you say, the shops built around it to reflect the design. I was amazed at the amount of sidings for such a rural area. Was the "Grouse and Claret" pub the original Station Hotel do you know? Looking forward to the viaduct video, just don't know how to get up to it ?
I've since read somewhere that they used to pump water from the river. Not sure if they're something to do with that. I'm hoping someone recognises them 😄
Just love watching you Guys... Always good content !! How far are you going to Go on your travels Gents ? Cheers--Any thoughts of doing a Joint venture with Ant from Trekking exploration ? that could be a very good BLOG for both your Web pages... Your the Top 2 on youtube IMO
Cheers John. So glad you enjoy them. I enjoy making them too. Was meant to be doing a video with Ant a while ago, but for various reasons it didnt happen. I do bump into him every now again. You never know, so watch this space ;)
Been there a few times. A heritage line from Matlock to Bakewell would be great and I'm sure well used. The A6 bridge is the challenge and two more needed before Haddon Tunnel. Even if it wasn't for rail it could be used by walkers and cyclists. Can't see it happening though.
They were pretty hasty taking down bridges weren't they... ! The northern portal of Haddon tunnel always seems flooded too (quite a few vloggers have been through it).
Thank you for the video. Always interesting to watch. See you on the next! ❤ 😊
Thanks Martin
Keep up the good work Paul enjoy these videos.
Cheers Chris 👍🙂
I've always pronounced the name as Rose-lee, but some locals do say Rauwsley - yer takes yer pick!
In my day the Rowsley Sidings were referred to as the Rowsley Marshalling Yards, always a busy sight and a great day out for a young train-spotter!
That makes me feel better about the pronunciation. Its not like me at all to get a name pronunciation wrong 😄.
Good to hear memories of the sidings too. I've seen lots of old photos since going, and it never ceases to amaze me how different and quickly landscapes change once the railways move out
Remember after an afternoon in Matlock riverside park or Matlock Bath promenade in the early 1960's my father parking in a lay-bye of the A6 next to the yard at about 6.30pm waiting for the down Midland (blue) Pullman Manchester bound. If it was late we could see the yard shunter fly shunting wagons on the flat yard. PUff- puff - puff, bang - bang - bang, brake squeal, bang - bang and the end wagon(s) shot off down the yard, back up and repeat down a different track.
Great memories Brian.
Would loved to have seen the Pullman.
Parked in that car park many a time never knew that was a station in the shopping centre very interesting indeed look forward to seeing the viaduct
Often thought about going up to it after seeing from the road side
👍🙂 yeah it's a very unusual place to find a station
The Monsal Trail and Peak Rail = heaven. It is so thrilling to find buildings you just know are stations and other railway buildings ❤❤❤❤!
You're right. What a fantastic line. Would be so popular these days.
@@WobblyRunner why the Hades was it severed in middle? Beeching. The man who truly knew the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Yep part of the mass closures of the 60s. Criminal looking back. I understand the they chose the hope Valley line and modernisation of the West Coast Mainline to Manchester.
It's Beautiful I'm going to bike the the length of It In a few weeks on a dry day😉
@@Rockthecasbah3535 Hassops Station is a fab cafe!
Great video Paul. I did wonder what route took you from Rowsley to the Haddon Hall Tunnel.....now i know. Cheers.
Cheers Richard
What a super video that made! I’d forgotten about my takeaway scone and superheated tea which I seemed to be clinging onto forever. Having seen some other videos since I do wonder if that was the platform edging we saw at the newer station. Who knows!
That score did seem to last forever 😄.
Well that stone was quite old. Would be amazed if its not something related.
The company I used to work for had a factory at the site of the 1849 station, but it closed that site shortly before I started working for them back in 1987 and then sold it off for redevelopment. I never realised there was still the old station building there or I’d have made more of an effort to go and have a mooch round. 🙄
I didn't realise it was inside there until very recently. I drive through Rowsley so often without giving it a thought.
Thanks Paul. Wonderful location. That concrete line in the carpark certainly looks like the edging to a platform and certainly lines up with the right of way! Cheers cobber.
I think you are right. I wasn't sure at the time but the more I think about it It does suspiciously look like platform edge
I'd describe that station building as having it's heart ripped out of it. There is pretty much nothing inside on view (from memory) I can't recall a fireplace for instance. At least it is still there and as you say, the shops built around it to reflect the design. I was amazed at the amount of sidings for such a rural area. Was the "Grouse and Claret" pub the original Station Hotel do you know? Looking forward to the viaduct video, just don't know how to get up to it ?
You're right about the pub. I didn't realise until after I'd been.
Interesting video Paul. Those circular things by the river. Could they be wells? But seems odd having wells near a source of water
I've since read somewhere that they used to pump water from the river. Not sure if they're something to do with that. I'm hoping someone recognises them 😄
Just love watching you Guys... Always good content !! How far are you going to Go on your travels Gents ? Cheers--Any thoughts of doing a Joint venture with Ant from Trekking exploration ? that could be a very good BLOG for both your Web pages... Your the Top 2 on youtube IMO
Cheers John. So glad you enjoy them. I enjoy making them too.
Was meant to be doing a video with Ant a while ago, but for various reasons it didnt happen. I do bump into him every now again. You never know, so watch this space ;)
There's 3 original Cast Iron Fireplaces & a flagstone floor Inside the first station(1849) you should off gone In & had a look.
Nice one. I'd have never have guessed that. I regularly go through Rowsley so sounds like an opportunity to pop in again 👍
Been there a few times. A heritage line from Matlock to Bakewell would be great and I'm sure well used. The A6 bridge is the challenge and two more needed before Haddon Tunnel. Even if it wasn't for rail it could be used by walkers and cyclists. Can't see it happening though.
Well said.
It does seem is odd the Monsal Trail ends just south at Bakewell. Wonder if there's land ownership issues.
They were pretty hasty taking down bridges weren't they... ! The northern portal of Haddon tunnel always seems flooded too (quite a few vloggers have been through it).
Sadly the case at a lot of places as we find out
It's definitely pronounced Rose-lee. I'm an ex-local
I think those W symbols may have stood for Water Tank
I think you're right 👍