SCRCA structure 259720: Ais Gill - Lie-by Siding (Up)

SCRCA Location Introduction

The 'Up' and 'Down' lie-by sidings at Ais Gill were provided to allow slow trains to be overtaken by faster trains.

259710: Ais Gill Signal Box: Context view from the north east

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Siding
Location Variant
Siding Type - Lie-by or Loop
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
259 miles and 57 chains
Position relative to running lines
Up
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Conservation Area Only
Geographic Location
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Context views

Ais Gill Signal Box and Sidings, context view from northeast with 40 382.

Ais Gill Signal Box and Sidings, context view from northeast with 40 382.

Early 1960s, probably 1963

259710: Ais Gill Signal Box: Context view from the north east

259710: Ais Gill Signal Box: Context view from the north east

August 1953

Ais Gill 'Down' side summit sign and Bridge SAC/136, context from SE.

Ais Gill 'Down' side summit sign and Bridge SAC/136, context from SE.

August 1953

Ais Gill summit signs, signal box and lie-by sidings, context from NW.

Ais Gill summit signs, signal box and lie-by sidings, context from NW.

Cab-views

Ais Gill - Lie-by siding (Up)

Ais Gill - Lie-by siding (Up)

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Further Reading (Snippets)

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- SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 259720
 

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