Publisher's Synopsis
The book recounts the problems Dervy faced from the River Derwent being dammed by mill owners, which together with the lack of water in the dry season made it unnavigable. The solution to this was the Derby Canal, which opened in 1796 and ran 14 miles from the Trent and Mersey Canal at Swarkestone to Derby and Little Eaton. The Little Eaton Gangway was a tramway that linked Liyyle Eaton to Derby, mainly carrying coal. The book covers the early history, rolling stock, the route, closure and revival, and there are also various appendices. The 69 illustrations comprise photographs, maps and charts.
