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Construction work on the whole line began immediately.

Most easy was the section from Derby to Nottingham, which was proceeded with a quickly as possible, to gain some revenue.

The only obstacle was the Derby Canal which would need to be diverted at Borrowash, the canal owners asking £ 2 for every hour that it was closed.

However quick action allowed the work to be completed, when a drought fortuitously occurred, closing the canal.

Initially the railway ran into a temporary platform at Derby, but at Nottingham a magnificent terminus had been built in Carrington Street.