SCRCA structure 240930: Helwith Bridge Signal Box

SCRCA Location Introduction

The first signal box at Helwith Bridge opened on April 11th, 1876. It controlled access to the adjacent block sections for the 'Up' and 'Down' main lines, the Ribblesdale Lime Works Sidings and, as a later addition, the ground frame release for the Helwith Bridge Granite Company's Quarry Siding.

The first signal box only lasted twenty years and its replacement officially opened on August 23rd, 1896. By 1958, Foredale Quarry (one of the two quarries served by Ribblesdale Lime Works Sidings) had become inactive. Arcow Quarry (the second of the two) continued to operate. However, an access road was constructed and its output was gradually transferred to road vehicles. The signal box closed on September 7th, 1969 and it was subsequently demolished.

Helwith Bridge Signal Box, north elevation.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Signal Box
Location Variant
Signal Box - Unclassified
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Demolished
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
2: MR construction phase (1869 to 31st Dec 1876)
Distance from London St.Pancras
240 miles and 73 chains
Position relative to running lines
Up
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Not Applicable - demolished or relocated
Geographic Location
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Context views

The "Fellsman" passing the site of Helwith Bridge Signal Box (context view from the southwest)

The "Fellsman" passing the site of Helwith Bridge Signal Box (context view from the southwest)

Helwith Bridge Signal Box, context from north with Class 25 D5149.

Helwith Bridge Signal Box, context from north with Class 25 D5149.

Early 1960s, probably 1963

Helwith Bridge Signal Box: context view from the southwest

Helwith Bridge Signal Box: context view from the southwest

1957 or early 1958

Helwith Bridge Signal Box & Ribblesdale Lime Works Sidings from Foredale Cottages.

Helwith Bridge Signal Box & Ribblesdale Lime Works Sidings from Foredale Cottages.

Elevation views

Helwith Bridge Signal Box, north elevation.

Helwith Bridge Signal Box, north elevation.

Cab-views

Cab-view image showing the site of Helwith Bridge Signal Box.

Cab-view image showing the site of Helwith Bridge Signal Box.

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Further Reading (Snippets)

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2015-01-10 - SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 240930

2020-07-04 - SCRCA Memory by David Tyson: Helwith Bridge Signal Box in the late 1950s
 

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