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SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Mitchell & Fox "Hellifield and the Railway" for the station bookstallCreated on . In his book "Hellifield and the Railway" (published by Castleberg in 1991), W.R. Mitchell recounts some of the stories he'd heard over many decades while chatting to railwaymen. The following is relevant to the Hellifield bookstall & news kiosk: Pages 38 & 40: Jim Antell, starting as boy at the bookstall at the age of 13, received half-a-crown a week. In summer, two boys were employed by the manager. One boy delivered newspapers and magazines in the village. The other, his periodicals… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Mitchell "Life on the Settle-Carlisle Railway" for Hellifield Station BookstallCreated on . In his book "Life on the Settle-Carlisle Railway" (published by Dalesman in 1984), W.R. Mitchell records some of the stories he'd heard over many decades while chatting to railwaymen. Two of these stories (from different unidentified sources) are relevant to the Hellifield bookstall & news kiosk: Page 45: The was also a platform bookstall. ... A man who recalls starting in the service of Smith's at the age of 13 – at a wage of half-a-crown a week - says that in summer a second boy was… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Baughan “North of Leeds ...” (1966) for Appleby South JunctionCreated on . Source: Peter E. Baughan, “North of Leeds: the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line and its branches” , Roundhouse Books (1966). On page 191, Baughan states that Joseph Firbank was awarded the contract to construct the Appleby South Junction line on 4 April 1875 and that the price agreed was £8,346. On page 192, Baughan states that: this short section of railway was "about 3/4 mile in length", the construction of the south junction & associated link lines was delayed by a shortage of labourers… Read more |
News reports relating to a landslide at Dent Head aqueduct on 20th February 1935Created on . At about 1pm on Wednesday 20th February 1935, a significant landslide occurred in the vicinity of Bridge 83 (an aqueduct carrying a small stream that drains part of the western flank of Wold Fell, near Dent Head). The landslide completely blocked both the 'up' and 'down' lines for two weeks and necessitated single-line operations for a further six weeks or so. The slip destabilised the cutting and seriously damaged both the aqueduct and the adjacent sections of retaining wall. To reduce the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 269910Created on . Plate 125 includes an oblique view of the rail-facing elevation of the goods shed. The caption states that the latter was "for three wagons". |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 236330Created on . Plate 9 is a very useful B&W context photograph taken from the south end of the 'Down' platform looking south. It shows the trackwork leading past the original 'Up' side water crane (SCRCA Structure ref 236400) into the goods yard. Settle Station Signal Box (in its original location - SCRCA Structure ref 236340) and the goods shed (SCRCA Structure ref 236330) are visible in the distance. The caption states that a five-wagon goods shed was provided. Plate 12 is a close-up of the north… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 248590Created on . Plate 47 is a useful (but undated) black & white photograph showing Blea Moor Signal Box in its pre 1941 position (beside the 'down' line), a water crane (Location ID 248540), the semi-detached workers' houses (Location ID 248580) and their outhouses and the 'up' side water tower / tank-house (Location ID 248530). The accompanying text refers to ["Way and Works Committee Minutes No. 12660, 4/11/1892"] and quotes a ["renewal cost of £200"] for this signal box. The text also states that this… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of FoSCL Journal for 288270Created on . Material relating to the waiting room on the 'Up' platform of Langwathby Station can be found in three separate editions of the FoSCL Journal: Page 1 of the February 1998 edition contains a line-drawing showing the structure's front elevation. Pages 16 & 17 of the May 1998 edition contain photos of the structure during and immediately after construction. Pages 11 & 12 of the August 1998 edition contain a brief summary of the project (including the reasons / justification for it) and an… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of FoSCL Journal for 235300Created on . The girders and train deck of Bridge SAC2 (which carries the Settle-Carlisle railway line across the A65) were replaced during a full engineering possession over the 1997 Christmas holiday period. Four black & white photographs showing the replacement work form the centre-spread of the Feb 1998 edition (pages 16 & 17). |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Mitchell "Life on the Settle-Carlisle Railway" for Dentdale Snow ScreensCreated on . The following is an extract from page 33 of W.R. Mitchell's book "Life on the Settle-Carlisle Railway", published by Dalesman in 1984). It is quoted here by kind permission of Dr Mitchell. Dent, high and prone to being overblown by snow, was a place selected for snow fences - several lines of railway sleepers, set on the side of the cutting and on part of the moor, where hopefully the snow would be intercepted before it could block the line. "In some shops, there were three lines o' sleepers.… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Mitchell "Men of the Settle-Carlisle" for 253040Created on . The following is an extract from page 34 of W.R. Mitchell's book "Men of the Settle-Carlisle", published by Dalesman in 1985). It is quoted here by kind permission of Dr Mitchell. Dent's snow fences looked impressive but were not always effective. "There wasn't much maintenance done. They were just sleepers on end, with fencing wire to hold them up. When I worked as an inspector, I'd sign a form to say that they were still in existence. I suppose the railway was still paying rent on 'em." |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Aerial photographs on the "Britain from above" websiteCreated on . The 'http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/' website provides free online access to a small but fascinating selection of low-resolution aerial photographs covering parts of Britain. Some of these images cover parts of the Settle-Carlisle Railway Conservation Area. Unfortunately, the terms of use prevent these images being reproduced here without payment of a license fee (which we cannot afford). However, the images can be viewed directly on the Britain From Above website by using the search… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of YDNPA Conservation Area Appraisal 2010 for 238400Created on . Pages 20-23 of "Conservation Area Appraisals in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Settle-Carlisle Railway - Adopted Document" (published by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority in 2010) includes a brief review and history of this site, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A copy of this document can be downloaded in pdf format using the link provided on the Reference sources page. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of "Dent" by W.R. Mitchell (Castleberg, 1995) for Dentdale Snow ScreensCreated on . The following is an extract from page 80 of W.R. Mitchell's book “Dent: The Highest Mainline Station in England" (published by Castleberg in 1995): Cecil Sanderson (Sandy), who took-up his duties as Stationmaster [at Dent] in the autumn of 1938, was soon aware of the ferocity of a Dent blizzard. The troublesome quarter was the North East, and the snow overswept Widdale Fell to be arrested (briefly) by the snow fences, which did not mean much. "Snow was heaped up behind the first row. In no time… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Binns, Donald (1999) for Hellifield StationCreated on . Pages 13 to 27 contain: a line drawing (plan) showing the layout of the original NWR Hellifield station (which later became Hellifield Goods Yard), including the main running lines, siding, goods yard and key buildings; a line drawing (plan) showing the layout of the MR Hellifield Station, including the main running lines, sidings and key buildings; twenty six black & white photographs showing various parts of the station; a wealth of background information… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Binns, Donald (1999) for Long Preston StationCreated on . Pages 30 to 35 contain: a line drawing (plan) showing the layout of Long Preston Station, including the main running lines, sidings and key buildings; ten black & white photographs showing various parts of the station; a wealth of background information about the station and its structures. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307130Created on . 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 307120Created on . 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 307110Created on . 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 307100Created on . 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 307020Created on . 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… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307177Created on . 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… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 307030Created on . 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… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 306680Created on . 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)… Read more |