Peak Forest Sidings refers to the extensive network of Train Sim World railway sidings surrounding the former Peak Forest Railway Station in the United Kingdom, a location now primarily used for heavy stone trains and associated workings.

Peak Forest Sidings Location

• Former Station: Peak Forest station, which opened in 1867, closed to passenger services in 1967. 
• Freight Focus: The line through the station site remains open, primarily serving the limestone quarrying industry and the associated heavy freight traffic. 
• Sidings: The area around the former station is characterized by a large number of sidings, used for storing and maneuvering freight trains, particularly those carrying stone from quarries like Dove Holes and Tunstead. 
• Peak Forest Route Signal Box: Controls the semaphore signals still used in the area 
• Popular Train Spotting Location: Due to the concentration of freight traffic, Peak Forest is a popular spot for train spotters. 
• DB Cargo Train Crew Depot: The former Peak Forest station building is now a train crew depot for DB Cargo. 
• Location: Peak Forest Sidings is located on the former Midland line from Manchester to Derby and London in Europe. 
• Notable Features:
  • Peak Forest signal box: Controls the semaphore signals still used in the area. 
  • Peak Forest Long sidings: Located to the left of the two main running lines. 
  • Quarry Sidings: Extensive quarry sidings to the north of the over-bridge, accessed from a connection in front of the signal box.