Tractacus' photos with the keyword: Marple

The colourfull plumage of the male mandarin duck contrasts sharply with its female partner. Etherow Park, Marple. Thu13May93. Scanned

The 16 locks at Marple raise the Peak Forest Canal 209ft in about a mile. Opened in 1804, before which time a temporary tramway connected the two sections, traces of which still remain. Here we see a narrow boat travelling downhill from Marple Junction and exiting Lock 10. Tue9Apr91. Scanned

Not the best quality, but something of a historical record. Marple Wharf Jn and signalbox. Stanier Black 5 4-6-0 45076 passes with an eastbound train on the main line Manchester to New Mills, the Hope Valley and Sheffield. The diverging line goes to Marple Rose Hill, Bollington and Macclesfield, nowadays open only as far as Rose Hill, a couple of miles away. 13Feb68. Scanned

The Eastern end of Marple Viaduct, as it crosses the Lower Peak Forest Canal just at the end of Marple Aquaduct. Just off camera to the left is Marple Wharf Jn, where the Rose Hill Branch diverges. Class 108 DMU LO290 51903+54231 passes with an eastbound local. Tue9Apr91. Scanned

Opened in about 1865 by the Marple, New Mills and Hayfield Junction Railway, Marple Viaduct carries the Manchester to Sheffield main line over the River Goyt. Through the arches can be seen Marple Aquaduct, built in 1800 to carry the Lower Peak Forest Canal over the valley. Tue19May92. Scanned