SCRCA structure 277280: Bridge SAC/236A - Appleby Station Footbridge (passengers only)

SCRCA Location Introduction

Appleby was the first Settle & Carlisle Railway station to benefit from a passenger footbridge. In November 1901 (after more than fifteen years of campaigning by the Town Council), a redundant structure from the Midland Railway's station at Mansfield was relocated to Appleby. Unfortunately, it was hit by the jib of a crane during a shunting incident on June 13th, 1902 (a Friday) and the resulting impact demolished the main span. Fortunately, no one was injured and a replacement was erected on Sunday 23 November 1902. This is the bridge that we see today (and it is slightly higher than the original).

Bridge SAC/236A (Appleby Station footbridge), elevation view from the northwest.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Bridge (Overline)
Location Variant
Span - Lattice-girder
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
2: MR construction phase (1869 to 31st Dec 1876)
Distance from London St.Pancras
277 miles and 23 chains
Position relative to running lines
Above
Visibility
This location IS visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Listed, Grade II
Geographic Location
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List Entry Extract(s)

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List Entry Number (LEN) List Entry District List Entry Name
1145563 Eden (District Authority) FOOTBRIDGE AT APPLEBY STATION

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Context views

Bridge SAC/236A - Appleby Station footbridge (passengers only): Context view from the south east

Bridge SAC/236A - Appleby Station footbridge (passengers only): Context view from the south east

Appleby Station 'Up' platform and Bridge SAC/237, context view from the northwest.

Appleby Station 'Up' platform and Bridge SAC/237, context view from the northwest.

Bridge SAC/236A (Appleby Station footbridge), elevation view from the northwest.

Bridge SAC/236A (Appleby Station footbridge), elevation view from the northwest.

Appleby Station 'Up' Platform and footbridge: Context view from NW (in snow).

Appleby Station 'Up' Platform and footbridge: Context view from NW (in snow).

Circa 1960s

Appleby Station from southeast, Class 5 No. 44884 on 'Up' goods taking-on water.

Appleby Station from southeast, Class 5 No. 44884 on 'Up' goods taking-on water.

Elevation views

Bridge SAC/236A (Appleby Station footbridge), elevation view from the south-southwest.

Bridge SAC/236A (Appleby Station footbridge), elevation view from the south-southwest.

Detail views

Appleby Station Footbridge, decorative column capital, bracing and steps.

Appleby Station Footbridge, decorative column capital, bracing and steps.

Appleby Station Footbridge, 'Up' side stairs and ornamental lantern.

Appleby Station Footbridge, 'Up' side stairs and ornamental lantern.

Appleby Station Footbridge, "236A" bridge plate.

Appleby Station Footbridge, "236A" bridge plate.

Appleby Station Footbridge, column capitals and bridge plate.

Appleby Station Footbridge, column capitals and bridge plate.

Appleby Station Footbridge, decorative column capital.

Appleby Station Footbridge, decorative column capital.

Cab-views

277280: Bridge SAC/236A - Appleby Station footbridge: Cab-view video still

277280: Bridge 236A - Appleby Station footbridge: Cab-view video still

Associated Locations

Further Reading (Snippets)

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2018-12-21 - SCRCA Note relating to station footbridges

2020-02-26 - SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of RFB28524-103 Drawing of MR Standard Footbridge 40ft Span

2022-09-09 - SCRCA Note: Contemporary accounts relating to Appleby Station Footbridge
 

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