Isle of Thanet Railway Society
© Isle of Thanet Railway Society - Author: Steve Costin IOTRS Secretary
Peak Quarry
OO Gauge
Peak Quarry is based on Peak Forest and Dove Holes Quarry area of the Peak District as if the line had remained open as a secondary through route to and from Manchester and beyond. Set in the years between 1987 - 1996. The main traffic is lime stone from the quarry and nearby quarry at Tunstead with passing freight and is run to a full freight timetable with a minimal passenger service stopping at the station.
The basic concept diagram
Stone Loading Terminal
Frieghtliner 66 with Cement Tanks
Class 37 pulling Stone Hoppers
Empties passing under the bridge
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© Isle of Thanet Railway Society
Author: Steve Costin IOTRS Secretary
Peak Quarry
OO Gauge
Peak Quarry is based on Peak Forest and Dove Holes Quarry area of the Peak District as if the line had remained open as a secondary through route to and from Manchester and beyond. Set in the years between 1987 - 1996. The main traffic is lime stone from the quarry and nearby quarry at Tunstead with passing freight and is run to a full freight timetable with a minimal passenger service stopping at the station.
The basic concept diagram
Stone Loading Terminal
Frieghtliner 66 with Cement Tanks
Class 37 pulling Stone Hoppers
Empties passing under the bridge
