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Post by arthur on Nov 1, 2011 16:33:11 GMT
My step son is a traindriver and he did not believe me when I asserted that the line rises to over a thousand feet above sea level. I have since convinced him of this fact. There is not a lot of information about this stretch of track on the inter-net and I wonder what stats are available. In other words how does it rank against other UK lines for altitude and steepness of the gradient. Can anybody provide any info in this regard? Arthur
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Post by Admin on Nov 6, 2011 9:31:38 GMT
Hi Arthur. I can't help myself, but I am sure if you look on the internet you might find your answers. Have you considered joining the North Staffs Railway Study Group? www.nsrsg.org.ukThey have a lot of very knowledgeable railway historians members who will know your answers I'm sure. Regards
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Post by thomas on Nov 6, 2011 10:37:36 GMT
Arthur, There is a nice little book called, The Leek, Caldon & Waterhouses Railway on sale at the CVR shop its by Basil Jeuda. It gives the history of the line up to the present day with station layouts, gradients and contours. Your spelling of Cauldon is one of many seen, but all adds to the romance of the line. P.S. It might make a nice Christmas present.
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