SCRCA structure 277230: Appleby Station - Water Crane (Up side)

SCRCA Location Introduction

This water crane (a.k.a. 'water column') was installed with the adjacent tank house circa 1991 to supply water to steam locomotives hauling occassional special passenger services. It was originally located at the northwest end of the 'down' platform at Lazonby & Kirkoswald station, but was removed from there in 1989.

Appleby station rebuilt tank house and 'Up' side water crane, from the west (2).

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Water Crane
Location Variant
Not Applicable
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
0: Construction period unknown
Distance from London St.Pancras
277 miles and 18 chains
Position relative to running lines
Up
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Site within Conservation Area
Geographic Location
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