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SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 285680Created on . Plate 163 is a view of Waste Bank Tunnel from the north as seen in October 1964. Note the Culgaith distant colour light signal and the 285 3/4 milepost (/location-summaries/structure-285750). |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 285590Created on . Plate 162 shows the southern portal of Waste Bank Tunnel. Although a cutting was originally planned, a tunnel was eventually cut through 164yds of red sandstone. The tunnel has brick side walls, invert and arch, with brick portals trimmed in stone. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 285530Created on . Plate 161 shows the northern opening of the Culgaith Tunnel and the platelayers' hut. The short length of level running, the longest on the line, as the route passes from Culgaith to Waste bank, holds a position on the side of the valley above the river Eden. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 285340Created on . Plate 161 shows the northern opening of the Culgaith Tunnel. The short length of level running, the longest section on the line, as the route passes from Culgaith to Waste Bank, holds a position on the side of the valley above the river Eden. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 285150Created on . Plate 160 is a view from the station of the southern opening of Culgaith Tunnel in October 1984. Having been cut through red marl, the 661 yard long tunnel had brick side walls, invert and arch, and stone faces. it was constructed between 1870 and 1873 and had one ventilating shaft which was 74ft deep. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284740Created on . Plate 159 is a view of the timber waiting shed on the down platform (/location-summaries/structure-284730) taken in 1962. The building is more reminiscent of Midland practice elsewhere, particularly in the Derby /Trent area. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284670Created on . Plate 156 is a context view from the north taken in May 1965. However, a few changes have taken place, and include a new signal box, new fencing, the ivy has been removed and the ornate lamp columns have been replaced by lamps on wooden posts. In line with other Settle and Carlisle stations, Culgaith became an unstaffed halt on 2 January 1967, and was closed to passengers on 4 May 1970. Goods facilities had been withdrawn on 5 October 1964. Plate 157 is a view from the south of… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284680Created on . Plate 155 is a context view of Culgaith station from the north at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Early plans precluded a station at Culgaith, but the local vicar, Revd G W Atkinson, together with some local landowners, wrote to Derby requesting a station. The request was at first refused but, as the residents persisted, Crossley was asked to discuss the matter with the vicar. The negotiations must have been favourable, but were dependent upon the local authority constructing and… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284640Created on . Plate 155 is a context view of Culgaith station from the north at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Early plans precluded a station at Culgaith, but the local vicar, Revd G W Atkinson, together with some local landowners, wrote to Derby requesting a station. The request was at first refused but, as the residents persisted, Crossley was asked to discuss the matter with the vicar. The negotiations must have been favourable, but were dependent upon the local authority constructing and… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284720Created on . Plate 155 is a context view of Culgaith station from the north at the turn of the 19th/20th century. The passenger platform (Up) is on the left of the image. Early plans precluded a station at Culgaith, but the local vicar, Revd G W Atkinson, together with some local landowners, wrote to Derby requesting a station. The request was at first refused but, as the residents persisted, Crossley was asked to discuss the matter with the vicar. The negotiations must have been favourable, but… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284730Created on . Plate 155 is a context view of Culgaith station from the north at the turn of the 19th/20th century. The Passenger Platform (Down) is on the right of the image. Early plans precluded a station at Culgaith, but the local vicar, Revd G W Atkinson, together with some local landowners, wrote to Derby requesting a station. The request was at first refused but, as the residents persisted, Crossley was asked to discuss the matter with the vicar. The negotiations must have been favourable,… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 284710Created on . Figure 58 shows the track layout for Culgaith, from a Midland Railway survey for 1912. Note the simplified track layout to the goods yard. The loading platform was constructed in 1880 to handle potato traffic. Plate 155 is a context view of Culgaith station from the north at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Early plans precluded a station at Culgaith, but the local vicar, Revd G W Atkinson, together with some local landowners, wrote to Derby requesting a station. The request was… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283800Created on . Plate 154 shows Crowdundle Viaduct in 1962. Crowdundle Beck, which passes 55ft beneath the third opening, marks the boundary between the old administrative counties of Westmorland and Cumberland as well as the parishes of New Biggin and Culgaith. The 86ft long, four arch viaduct was built entirely of stone. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283490Created on . Figure 57 is a track layout for New Biggin, based upon a Midland Railway survey for 1911 and an LMS survey for 1931. The loading dock near bridge No 271 (/location-summaries/structure-283670) was, by an agreement of 17 September 1926, sold to Gotham Co Ltd, who became responsible for the maintenance of this, whilst the railway naturally retained responsibility for the associated track work. Plate 152 is an image from 1973 of the signal box at New Biggin. The box was brought into use… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283670Created on . Figure 57 is a track layout for New Biggin, based upon a Midland Railway survey for 1911 and an LMS survey for 1931. The loading dock near bridge No 271 was, by an agreement of 17 September 1926, sold to Gotham Co Ltd, who became responsible for the maintenance of this, whilst the railway naturally retained responsibility for the associated track work. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283870Created on . Plate 150 is a context view from the south around the beginning of the 19th century. This was another station with a small type building. The goods facilities here were not extensive; the cattle dock was proposed for five wagons. The tall five span over bridge (Bridge No 273 - Park Wood (occupation) in the distance connects the two parts of Park Wood which was bisected by the coming of the railway. On the right of the image is the main station building and… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283320Created on . Plate 150 is a context view from the south around the beginning of the 19th century. This was another station with a small type building. The goods facilities here were not extensive; the cattle dock was proposed for five wagons. The tall five span over bridge (Bridge No 273 - Park Wood (occupation) ( /location-summaries/structure-283870) in the distance connects the two parts of Park Wood which was bisected by the coming of the railway. On the right of the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 283350Created on . Plate 150 is a context view from the south around the beginning of the 19th century. This was another station with a small type building. The goods facilities here were not extensive; the cattle dock was proposed for five wagons. The tall five span over bridge (Bridge No 273 - Park Wood (occupation) ( /location-summaries/structure-283870) in the distance connects the two parts of Park Wood which was bisected by the coming of the railway. On the right of the image is the main station… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 281980Created on . North of Long Marton station were the Gotham Co Ltd Siding and T McGhie’s Thistle Siding. Figure 51 shows the signalling diagram for Long Marton and nearby McGhies Siding, based upon information available in 1961. Figure 52 is a track plan detailing the additional siding for the Silverband Mine at Long Marton, from a survey by the LMS District Engineer’s office (Leeds) 1941. Figures 53 and 54 respectively show the track layout for each of these Sidings. Figure 53 is… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 280070Created on . Plate 148 shows the Long Marton signal box brought into use on 29 July 1890. It was of wood construction, measured 16ft 6in x 11ft 6in x 8ft and had a 20 lever tumbler frame. The box closed on 22 March 1970 when signal arms were removed and all points were secured, pending removal. This action necessitated the transfer of control of the McGhie Siding ground frame to Appleby North box. Figure 50 shows the track layout for Long Marton based upon information from Midland… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 280090Created on . Plate 147 is a 1963 view from the south of a small development for the Laporte Chemical Company. Barytes, produced by the Silverband mine, was carried by aerial rope-way from a crushing plant at the mine to the bunker and hopper located by a new siding to the right of the goods shed. (/location-summaries/structure-280040) (See Fig. 52). By the time the photograph was taken the siding had been removed. The goods shed is for three wagons, as originally planned. Note the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 280060Created on . Plate 147 is a 1963 view from the south of a small development for the Laporte Chemical Company. Barytes, produced by the Silverband mine, was carried by aerial rope-way from a crushing plant at the mine to the bunker and hopper located by a new siding to the right of the goods shed. (/location-summaries/structure-280040) (See Fig. 52). By the time the photograph was taken the siding had been removed. The goods shed is for three wagons, as originally planned. Note the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 280040Created on . Plate 147 is a 1963 view from the south of a small development for the Laporte Chemical Company. Barytes, produced by the Silverband mine, was carried by aerial rope-way from a crushing plant at the mine to the bunker and hopper located by a new siding to the right of the goods shed. (/location-summaries/structure-280040) (See Fig. 52). By the time the photograph was taken the siding had been removed. The goods shed is for three wagons, as originally planned. Note the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 280030Created on . Plate 147 is a 1963 view from the south of a small development for the Laporte Chemical Company. Barytes, produced by the Silverband mine, was carried by aerial rope-way from a crushing plant at the mine to the bunker and hopper located by a new siding to the right of the goods shed. (/location-summaries/structure-280040) (See Fig. 52). By the time the photograph was taken the siding had been removed. The goods shed is for three wagons, as originally planned. Note the… Read more |