SCRCA structure 284730: Culgaith Station - Passenger Platform (Down)

SCRCA Location Introduction

Unusually for platforms on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the entire 'Down' platform had a timber deck on stone supports.

Culgaith Station platforms ('Down' = left, 'Up' = right), looking west-northwest.

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Platform (for passenger use)
Location Variant
Platform - Single face
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Demolished
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
3: MR operational phase (1st Jan 1877 to 31st Dec 1922)
Distance from London St.Pancras
284 miles and 60 chains
Position relative to running lines
Down
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

Culgaith Station Platform (Down): Context view from the south-east

Culgaith Station Platform (Down): Context view from the south-east

Mid / late 1960s.

Culgaith Station looking WNW, with platforms, waiting shelter & booking office.

Culgaith Station looking WNW, with platforms, waiting shelter & booking office.

Mid / late 1960s.

Culgaith Station platforms ('Down' = left, 'Up' = right), looking west-northwest.

Culgaith Station platforms ('Down' = left, 'Up' = right), looking west-northwest.

June 1963

Culgaith Station, view to ESE from 'Down' platform with 8F (WD) No. 90141.

Culgaith Station, view to ESE from 'Down' platform with 8F (WD) No. 90141.

June 1963

Culgaith Station, view to ESE from 'Down' platform with Sulzer Type 4 loco.

Culgaith Station, view to ESE from 'Down' platform with Sulzer Type 4 loco.

Cab-views

284730: Culgaith Station - Passenger Platform (Down): Cab-view video still

284730: Culgaith Station - Passenger Platform (Down): Cab-view video still

Associated Locations

Further Reading (Snippets)

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- SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284730
 

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