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SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 292300Created on . Plate 179 is an elevation view looking north of the southern end of Lazonby tunnel (/location-summaries/structure-292310) - bridge No 305 - 292 miles 25 chains. The 99 yard long tunnel was constructed with stone side walls, invert, arch and faces. It was originally planned to have a cutting here, but a tunnel resulted, and was cut during 1871 and 1872. To the right in the picture is the platelayers’ hut (/location-summaries/structure-292300) on the land adjacent to the Sand Siding (/… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 292270Created on . Figure 69 is a track layout diagram of Sand Siding, Lazonby, based upon information from a 1912 Midland Railway survey. Figure 70 is a track layout of Sand Siding, Lazonby, based upon information from a 1955 BR survey, showing proposals for the development of a sand pit. Although this facility had been in existence for many years, omission of any reference in the Railway Clearing House Handbook of Stations or Private Sidings, diagrams tend to suggest use of a railway departmental… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 291100Created on . Plate 175 is a 1963 view looking north showing the connection from the ‘down’ to the ‘up’ main line, and the facing connection from the ‘up’ main. The 1896 signal box (/location-summaries/structure-290930) occupied a position near the site of the platelayers’ hut (/location-summaries/structure-290970) and bracketed ‘up’ home signal. The parapet of the viaduct can also be seen (/location-summaries/structure-291100). Plate 178 is a view of Eden Lacy Viaduct which is 137 yds long and… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 290970Created on . Plate 175 is a 1963 view looking north showing the connection from the ‘down’ to the ‘up’ main line, and the facing connection from the ‘up’ main. The 1896 signal box (/location-summaries/structure-290930) occupied a position near the site of the platelayers’ hut (/location-summaries/structure-290970) and bracketed ‘up’ home signal. The parapet of the viaduct can also be seen (/location-summaries/structure-291100). |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 290950Created on . Figure 65 shows the track layout at Long Meg Sidings, from a Midland Railway survey for 1912. Shipping of materials by rail from Long Meg Plaster and Mineral Co Ltd workings developed from 1896, when sidings, rail connections and associated signal box control were established. The facilities provided at the time are detailed in this diagram. Subsequent rationalisation resulted in removal of the connections to the ‘down’ main line, as shown in Figure 66. Figure 66 shows the track… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 290940Created on . Figure 65 shows the track layout at Long Meg Sidings, from a Midland Railway survey for 1912. Shipping of materials by rail from Long Meg Plaster and Mineral Co Ltd workings developed from 1896, when sidings, rail connections and associated signal box control were established. The facilities provided at the time are detailed in this diagram. Subsequent rationalisation resulted in removal of the connections to the ‘down’ main line, as shown in Figure 66. Figure 66 shows the track… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283330Created on . Plate 173 is an elevation view from May 1963 showing the Passenger Shelter (Down) (/location-summaries/structure-289630) on the Down Platform (/location-summaries/structure-289660). The Shelter is a repeat of the one at New Biggin but in a better state of repair (See Plate 153). The gables of the Stationmaster’s House (/location-summaries/structure-289640) can be seen behind the shelter. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289640Created on . Plate 173 is an elevation view from May 1963 showing the Passenger Shelter (Down) (/location-summaries/structure-289630) on the Down Platform (/location-summaries/structure-289660). The gables of the Stationmaster’s House can be seen behind the shelter. The Shelter is a repeat of the one at New Biggin (/location-summaries/structure-283330) but in a better state of repair (See Plate 153). |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289630Created on . Plate 173 is an elevation view from May 1963 showing the Passenger Shelter (Down) on the Down Platform (/location-summaries/structure-289660). The Shelter is a repeat of the one at New Biggin (/location-summaries/structure-283330) but in a better state of repair (See Plate 153). The gables of the Stationmaster’s House (/location-summaries/structure-289640) can be seen behind the shelter. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289660Created on . Plate 171 is an elevation view from the north from 2 May 1970, two days before closure to passengers, having been unstaffed for three years. Taken from the down platform, it shows the Main Building and Booking Office (/location-summaries/structure-289650) and the Passenger Platform (Up) (/location-summaries/structure-289670) It gives a fine view of a small type of building. Figure 63 is the Little Salkeld track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. Figure 64 shows the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289760Created on . Figure 63 is the Little Salkeld track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. Figure 64 shows the signalling diagram for Little Salkeld, based upon information available for 1955. Plate 172 is a context view from the north with the Main Building and Booking Office (/location-summaries/structure-289650) on the left of the image. It shows on the right, the signal box (/location-summaries/structure-289740) brought into use on 13 August 1899. It was of wood… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289740Created on . Figure 63 is the Little Salkeld track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. Figure 64 shows the signalling diagram for Little Salkeld, based upon information available for 1955. Plate 172 is a context view from the north with the Main Building and Booking Office (/location-summaries/structure-289650) on the left of the image. It shows on the right, the signal box brought into use on 13 August 1899. It was of wood construction, measured 16ft 6in x 11ft 6in x… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289670Created on . Plate 171 is an elevation view from the north from 2 May 1970, two days before closure to passengers, having been unstaffed for three years. Taken from the down platform, it shows the Main Building and Booking Office (/location-summaries/structure-289650) and the Passenger Platform (Up). It gives a fine view of a small type of building. Figure 63 is the Little Salkeld track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. Plate 172 is a context view from the north with the Main… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289650Created on . Plate 171 is an elevation view from the north from 2 May 1970, two days before closure to passengers, having been unstaffed for three years. Taken from the down platform, it shows the Main Building and Booking Office and the Passenger Platform (Up) (/location-summaries/structure-289670). It gives a fine view of a small type of building. Figure 63 is the Little Salkeld track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. Plate 172 is a context view from the north with the Main… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 289480Created on . Plate 170 shows Little Salkeld or Dodds Mill Viaduct (No 296) over Briggle Beck. It has seven arches of 44ft 7in span, and was built during 1874 and 1875 with stone abutments, wings, piers and parapets, and brick arches. It is 134yds long and 60ft high. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 292560Created on . Plate 164 is an elevation view from the south of the medium sized station building at Langwathby (/location-summaries/structure-288280) taken in August 1966. Most of the oil lamps are mounted on wooden posts against the fence and have replaced lamps on tall cast- iron fluted columns. However, as at New Biggin (/location-summaries/structure-283350) and Lazonby, one square lamp, mounted on a shortened cast post, has been retained to mark the entrance/exit to the platform. Plate… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 304130Created on . Plate 168 is an elevation view from October 1984 showing the station master’s house at Langwathby (/location-summaries/structure-288320), standing near to the Alston Road, at the entrance to the station. The style remained the same at all locations, and is detailed in Figure 88 at Cumwhinton. As with the stations, the materials used for construction varied, in this case the local red sandstone was used. Plate 217 shows the Cunwhinton stationmaster’s house from the south-east, built… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 288320Created on . Plate 168 is an elevation view from October 1984 showing the station master’s house, standing near to the Alston Road, at the entrance to the station. The style remained the same at all locations, and is detailed in Figure 88 at Cumwhinton (/location-summaries/structure-304130). As with the stations, the materials used for construction varied, in this case the local red sandstone was used. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 287960Created on . Plate 166 shows under bridge no 288 (/location-summaries/structure-288330) in October 1964. It was strengthened in 1904 in line with the Midland Railway decision to upgrade the line. The wrought-iron members were supplemented by the addition of a steel centre girder, connected to the cross-girders by steel hanger bolts. This type of bridge is similar to Bridge no 2 at Anley (Plate 6) (/location-summaries/structure-235300) but the need for extensive wing walls with relieving… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 287830Created on . Plate 166 shows under bridge no 288 (/location-summaries/structure-288330) in October 1964. It was strengthened in 1904 in line with the Midland Railway decision to upgrade the line. The wrought-iron members were supplemented by the addition of a steel centre girder, connected to the cross-girders by steel hanger bolts. This type of bridge is similar to Bridge no 2 at Anley (Plate 6) (/location-summaries/structure-235300) but the need for extensive wing walls with relieving arches… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 286560Created on . Plate 166 shows under bridge no 288 (/location-summaries/structure-288330) in October 1964. It was strengthened in 1904 in line with the Midland Railway decision to upgrade the line. The wrought-iron members were supplemented by the addition of a steel centre girder, connected to the cross-girders by steel hanger bolts. This type of bridge is similar to Bridge no 2 at Anley (Plate 6) (/location-summaries/structure-235300) but the need for extensive wing walls with relieving arches… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 235300Created on . Plate 166 shows under bridge no 288 (/location-summaries/structure-288330) in October 1964. It was strengthened in 1904 in line with the Midland Railway decision to upgrade the line. The wrought-iron members were supplemented by the addition of a steel centre girder, connected to the cross-girders by steel hanger bolts. This type of bridge is similar to Bridge no 2 at Anley (Plate 6) but the need for extensive wing walls with relieving arches does not exist here. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 288330Created on . Plate 166 shows under bridge no 288 in October 1964. It was strengthened in 1904 in line with the Midland Railway decision to upgrade the line. The wrought-iron members were supplemented by the addition of a steel centre girder, connected to the cross-girders by steel hanger bolts. This type of bridge is similar to Bridge no 2 at Anley (Plate 6) (/location-summaries/structure-235300) but the need for extensive wing walls with relieving arches does not exist here. Four additional… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 288300Created on . Plate 165 is an elevation view in 1966 from the north showing the whole of the Langwathby station including the main station building and booking office (/location-summaries/structure-288280) on the down platform (/location-summaries/structure-288290), the waiting room (/location-summaries/structure-288270) on the up platform, the goods shed (/location-summaries/structure-288180) and the signal box (/location-summaries/structure-288140). The waiting room on the up platform (/location-summaries/… Read more |