The Leek & Manifold has always fascinated me being one of the few 2ft 6in gauge lines in the UK with the same gauge as the famous 'Puffing Billy' near Melbourne. I don't know if this has been posted previously as I've only just joined this group, but there's a great film on Youtube shot about 1930. Well worth a look. URL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZbZGGnE6E
Graeme