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Originally Posted by wyvern
According to the DVD, Wirksworth was a favourite place for publicity shots.
I know a chap who worked at the loco and had a hand in restoring number 1000. He tells me his great grandad (?) was the first works manager at Derby so probably met George and Robert Stephenson.
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They even took the Blue Pulman up the Branch for some shots. The line was used for testing from the works. Most of the Derby built DMU's were test run up to Wirksworth.
We continue the testing traditions and a number of firms from the rail industry regularly use the line for testing. A very useful source of income!
Best wishes,
John H-T.