Dove Holes Tunnel

Six pumping stations were needed to keep the workings clear of water, an underground river being encountered at one stage.

On being diverted a second time, a local curiosity, the Barmoor Clough "Ebbing and Flowing Well", partially dried up.

Apart from damp rails, it was extremely hot in summer, while, in winter, long icicles would form from the roof.

The first engine through in the morning would break them off (the crews staying well inside the cab), but when diesels came into use there were a number of broken windscreens.

After one driver suffered serious injury the Buxton snowplough was fitted with ice clearing equipment.

[4] At the end of 2011, major work was undertaken to correct the structural clearances that had been disrupted over the years.