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February 2017

SCRCA Note: Fog Hut (237620) removed but access ladder remains

Created on 26 Feb 2017.

The following note was recorded by an SCRCA Project assessor during a site visit on 10 October 2016: Viewing from the road bridge over the B6479 looking south, there is no evidence of the fog hut and it must, therefore, have been removed at some time in the past.  There is, however, (as shown in the two images) on the down side of the railway a metal ladder that goes from the track bed to the top of the western embankment.  Presumably this was used by the person working in the former fog hut to… Read more

SCRCA Note: Date of manufacture for Bridge SAC/16A

Created on 26 Feb 2017.

A green-painted metal plaque on the southwest elevation of the northeast parapet wall of this structure includes the following information: Prefabricated by Sarum Hardwood Structures, Winchester, Hants. Type 2 No: 1475 Year 1988

SCRCA Note: Demolition of Gauber Bridge

Created on 20 Feb 2017.

After a long battle with the planning department of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Gauber Bridge was demolished by Network Rail on 15th October 2015. Two of the 'Applications for conservation area consent' (planning applications) and one of the refusal letters are available online via the following links: Form dated: 11th February 2010:http://pacsplanning.yorkshiredales.org.uk/Ingleton%20C45/650/C_45_650_CC_APP.pdf   Refusal letter dated 26th October 2010:http://pacsplanning.… Read more

SCRCA Knowledge Base for Helwith Bridge Quarries

Created on 20 Feb 2017.

Introduction Historical records show that there have been a number of quarries in the Helwith Bridge area. This knowledge base lists (or briefly mentions) all of the known quarries and provides a brief introduction to the quarries that currently have - or once had - a physical or commercial connection with the Settle-Carlisle Railway. These quarry notes are designed to be read in conjunction with the accompanying 'Geological Notes Relating to the Quarries at Helwith Bridge'. Arcow Quarry (… Read more

SCRCA Knowledge Base for Bridge SAC/66 - Ribblehead Viaduct

Created on 14 Feb 2017.

At a glance (key statistics) Location OS Grid reference: SD 75940 79470. Latitude: 54.21041 , Longitude: -2.370341000000053.). Distance (rail-miles) from London St Pancras: 247 miles, 60 chains. Date of construction 1870 to 1875. The first stone was laid (by William H. Ashwell) on October 12th, 1870. The first group of six arches were ‘turned’ in 1872. Number of arches 24 arches, supported on 23 piers and 2 end abutments. Each arch has a rise of 18 feet. The span of the arches to the south… Read more

SCRCA Knowledge Base for Blea Moor Signal Box (1941 - present)

Created on 12 Feb 2017.

At a glance (key statistics) Location OS Grid reference: SD 75773 80596. Latitude:  54.220491, Longitude: -2.3730889999999363.). Distance (rail-miles) from London St Pancras: 248 miles, 39 chains. Distance (rail-miles) from Settle Junction: approximately 14.7 miles. Date of construction The current box opened on: 20th September 1941 (Anderson & Fox, 1986), or December 16th, 1941 (Gough, 1989). ?? Which date applies ?? Design type LMS type 11c signal box, modified in ?? possibly 2002/3… Read more

October 2016

SCRCA Note: Hellfield Station 360 degree image set

Created on 1 Oct 2016.

The images in this snippet (note) were taken with prior permission on the 8th May 2012 from the northwest end of the 'Up' platform at Hellfield Station. They provide a 360 degree record of the status (demolished vs. extant) of the railway-related structures at the NW end of the station on that date. The main station building and platform canopy are visible in both image sets. Hellifield Junction lies beyond the station buildings. To view a larger version of an image set, click or tap on the… Read more

October 2015

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307130

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 226 shows some of the 24 house for employees which were constructed in two blocks of 12 at Petteril bridge by the Midland (/location-summaries/structure-307100, /location-summaries/structure-307110, /location-summaries/structure-307120, 370130), in response to the recommendations of the 1873 report. Figure 95 shows the track layout at Petteril Bridge Junction and Petteril Goods, based upon an LMS survey of 1942.  

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307120

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 226 shows some of the 24 house for employees which were constructed in two blocks of 12 at Petteril bridge by the Midland (/location-summaries/structure-307100, /location-summaries/structure-307110, 307120, /location-summaries/structure-307130), in response to the recommendations of the 1873 report. Figure 95 shows the track layout at Petteril Bridge Junction and Petteril Goods, based upon an LMS survey of 1942.  

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307110

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 226 shows some of the 24 house for employees which were constructed in two blocks of 12 at Petteril bridge by the Midland (/location-summaries/structure-307100, 307110, /location-summaries/structure-307120, /location-summaries/structure-307130), in response to the recommendations of the 1873 report. Figure 95 shows the track layout at Petteril Bridge Junction and Petteril Goods, based upon an LMS survey of 1942.  

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307100

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 226 shows some of the 24 house for employees which were constructed in two blocks of 12 at Petteril bridge by the Midland (307100, /location-summaries/structure-307110, /location-summaries/structure-307120, /location-summaries/structure-307130), in response to the recommendations of the 1873 report. Figure 95 shows the track layout at Petteril Bridge Junction and Petteril Goods, based upon an LMS survey of 1942.

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307020

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Figure 94 is a signalling diagram for Petteril Goods, based upon information available for 1957. Plate 224 is of the Petteril goods yard, looking south, from the Petteril Goods signal box, circa 1935.  The Durran Hill locomotive depot (/location-summaries/structure-306720) is to the right.  in the distance can be seen bridge no 360 (/location-summaries/structure-306590) from which the views in Plates 221 & 222 were photographed.  Petteril Goods signal box brought into use on 18 October… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307177

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Figure 95 shows the track layout at Petteril Bridge Junction and Petteril Goods, based upon an LMS survey of 1942. Figure 96 shows the Petteril Bridge Junction signalling diagram, based upon information available in 1971. Plate 227 shows Petteril Bridge Junction signal box.  At this point, Midland line trains came under the control of NER signalmen.  The composite brick and timber NER box contained a Stevens frame of 66 levers.  The box closed on 2 June 1973 following implementation of the… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307030

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 224 is of the Petteril goods yard, looking south, from the Petteril Goods signal box, circa 1935.  The Durran Hill locomotive depot (/location-summaries/structure-306720) is to the right.  In the distance can be seen bridge no 360 (/location-summaries/structure-306590) from which the views in Plates 221 & 222 were photographed.  Petteril Goods signal box (/location-summaries/structure-307020) brought into use on 18 October 1891, was of wood construction and measured 25ft x 11ft x 12ft… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306680

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Figure 91 is the track layout for Durran Hill South Sidings, based upon an LMS survey of 1942. Plate 222 is a view looking north towards Petteril Bridge and Carlisle of Durran Hill, circa 1930, from bridge no 360 (/location-summaries/structure-306590).  The Durran Hill Junction signal box (/location-summaries/structure-306650) is to the right, and the fitting shops (No 1 - /location-summaries/structure-306660 & No 2 - 306680) and engine shed (/location-summaries/structure-306720) to the… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306660

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Figure 91 is the track layout for Durran Hill South Sidings, based upon an LMS survey of 1942. Plate 222 is a view looking north towards Petteril Bridge and Carlisle of Durran Hill, circa 1930, from bridge no 360 (/location-summaries/structure-306590).  The Durran Hill Junction signal box (/location-summaries/structure-306650) is to the right, and the fitting shops (no1 - 306660 & No 2 - /location-summaries/structure-306680) and engine shed (/location-summaries/structure-306720) to the left…

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306650

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 220 shows Durran Hill South Sidings (/location-summaries/structure-306350) on 1 June 1963 from the windows of the signal box of the same name (/location-summaries/structure-306280) shortly after closure.  This box, brought into use on 8 November 1891, was of wood construction, measured 22ft x 11ft 6ins x 12ft, received a replacement 30 lever tappet frame (6ins centres) in 1921 and closed on 12 May 1965.  This view looking towards Carlisle, shows the sidings (/location-summaries/structure-… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306720

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Figure 91 is the track layout for Durran Hill South Sidings, based upon an LMS survey of 1942. Figure 92 shows the track layout of Durran Hill Junction, based upon an LMS survey of 1942.  The engine shed closed on 16 February 1936, but re-opened as a wartime measure in 1943 for stabling engines and smokebox cleaning, and for coaling.  The lines and yard to the right are those of the ex-North Eastern Railway Company. Plate 222 is a view looking north towards Petteril Bridge and Carlisle of… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306320

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 220 shows Durran Hill South Sidings (/location-summaries/structure-306350) on 1 June 1963 from the windows of the signal box of the same name (/location-summaries/structure-306280) shortly after closure.  This box, brought into use on 8 November 1891, was of wood construction, measured 22ft x 11ft 6ins x 12ft, received a replacement 30 lever tappet frame (6ins centres) in 1921 and closed on 12 May 1965.  This view looking towards Carlisle, shows the sidings (/location-summaries/structure-… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306280

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 220 shows Durran Hill South Sidings (/location-summaries/structure-306350) on 1 June 1963 from the windows of the signal box of the same name shortly after closure.  This box, brought into use on 8 November 1891, was of wood construction, measured 22ft x 11ft 6ins x 12ft, received a replacement 30 lever tappet frame (6ins centres) in 1921 and closed on 12 May 1965.  This view looking towards Carlisle, shows the sidings (/location-summaries/structure-306350), incorporating improvements… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306590

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 221 is a view of Durran Hill South Sidings(/location-summaries/structure-306350) in 1935, photographed from bridge no 360, situated immediately south of Durran Hill Junction box. Figure 91 is the track layout for Durran Hill South Sidings, based upon an LMS survey of 1942. Plate 222 is a view looking north towards Petteril Bridge and Carlisle of Durran Hill, circa 1930, from bridge no 360.  The Durran Hill Junction signal box (/location-summaries/structure-306650) is to the right, and the… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306350

Created on 24 Oct 2015.

Plate 220 shows Durran Hill South Sidings on 1 June 1963 from the windows of the signal box of the same name (/location-summaries/structure-306280) shortly after closure.  This box, brought into use on 8 November 1891, was of wood construction, measured 22ft x 11ft 6ins x 12ft, received a replacement 30 lever tappet frame (6ins centres) in 1921 and closed on 12 May 1965.  This view looking towards Carlisle, shows the sidings, incorporating improvements implemented during World War II, and so… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 305230

Created on 18 Oct 2015.

Figure 89 shows the track layout at Scotby, based upon information from a Midland Railway survey of 1912. Plate 219 is an elevation view from the north showing Scotby station.  Scotby was the most northerly Midland Railway station, and served a village quite close to Carlisle which may have accounted for its early demise, on 1 February 1942.  A medium-sized building was provided (/location-summaries/structure-305330). The waiting shelter on the ‘up’ platform (/location-summaries/structure-… Read more

SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 305200

Created on 18 Oct 2015.

Figure 89 shows the track layout at Scotby, based upon information from a Midland Railway survey of 1912. Plate 219 is an elevation view from the north showing Scotby station.  Scotby was the most northerly Midland Railway station, and served a village quite close to Carlisle which may have accounted for its early demise, on 1 February 1942.  A medium-sized building was provided (/location-summaries/structure-305330). The waiting shelter on the ‘up’ platform (/location-summaries/structure-… Read more