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Middleton Top Engine House 2024
Aerial view of Middleton Top Engine House, on the High Peak Trail.
The world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Restored 1829 winding engine built by the Butterley Company for the Cromford & High Peak Railway. The engine was in use until 1963 hauling wagons on cables up the 708 yards of the 1 in 8¾ Middleton Incline.
Contacts
Operator: Derbyshire County Council Countryside Service
Address: Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton by Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4LS
- Telephone: 01629 533 298
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
31 Mar-1 Apr; 5-6 May; 1-2 Jun; 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul; 4, 11, 18, 25-26 Aug; 15 Sep; 6, 27 Oct. 1200-1630. Also Halloween Special 31 Oct 1700-1900.
Travel
- By Rail: Cromford / 2.5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
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