SCRCA structure 240950: Helwith Bridge - New Rail-Link for Arcow and Dry Rigg Quarries

SCRCA Location Introduction

In 2015-2016, a completely new rail connection was constructed to serve Dry Rigg Quarry (from  Spring 2016) and Arcow Quarry (from Summer 2017). Stone is extracted from the quarries, crushed on site, graded (by size & type), then despatched via a combination of road and rail transport.

The operation of the railhead is documented in an accompanying article - see "An introduction to the new siding at Helwith Bridge for Arcow & Dry Rigg Quarries".

Helwith Bridge New Siding (for Arcow & Dry Rigg Quarries) from the West

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Siding
Location Variant
Siding Type - Rail-served industry
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
No 
Construction / installation period
6: Post BR. (1st Apr 1994 to present)
Distance from London St.Pancras
240 miles (chains not estimated)
Position relative to running lines
Down
Visibility
This location is PARTIALLY visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Conservation Area Only
Geographic Location
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Context views

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the north-northwest (1).

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the north-northwest (1).

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the north-northwest (2).

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the north-northwest (2).

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link, context view from the northeast.

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link, context view from the northeast.

Helwith Bridge Quarry Siding with quarry sites labelled

Helwith Bridge Quarry Siding with quarry sites labelled

Elevation views

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the east.

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the east.

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the footbridge, looking northeast.

Helwith Bridge Quarries Rail-Link from the footbridge, looking northeast.

Helwith Bridge New Siding (for Arcow & Dry Rigg Quarries) from the West

Helwith Bridge New Siding (for Arcow & Dry Rigg Quarries) from the West

Associated Locations

Further Reading (Snippets)

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- SCRCA Note: Link to introductory article for Helwith Bridge Quarries
 

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