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SCRCA Note: Alterations to structure 281180 observed during a site visit on October 14th, 2020Created on . Network Rail have carried out work on the embankment and the drainage in this area and, when photographed in October 2020, it looked significantly different to a Google Earth image from 2016. On the 2016 image, the culvert can be clearly seen outfalling into a ditch, which agrees closely with the arrangement depicted on the 1911-12 land plan. The ditch then flows into the stream that emerges from culvert 281190. The Google image also shows trees and shrubs along the slope of the embankment.… Read more |
SCRCA Note: Rebuilding of bridges SAC/21 and SAC/25 during October 2020Created on . The decks of Bridge SAC/21 ('Banks') and Bridge SAC/25 ('Fosters') were replaced during a five day full engineering possession between 24th and 28th October, 2020. The new pre-built decks were lifted into place by crane after the old decks had been removed and preparatory works had been completed. In both cases, the majority of the existing abutments and wing walls were retained, although the new decks are sigificantly more prominent than the originals. The composite image below shows the… Read more |
SCRCA Note: Appleby North Signal Box repairs, Spring 2020Created on . The signal box is being refurbished and work is being carried out to rectify structural problems. For further details, see: https://www.foscl.org.uk/recent-news/appleby-signal-box-repairs |
SCRCA Knowledge Base for Appleby Station Tank HouseCreated on . The original tank house was demolished circa 1968. The current structure is a modern replacement that is similar in design to the original, but slightly smaller (e.g. there is just one window in the front wall of the base, rather than two). A commemorative plaque fixed to the front wall states that the current structure was: BUILT 1991 BY APPLEBY ROUND TABLE TO COMMEMORATE ITS SILVER JUBILEE It is a functional structure and it supplies the nearby water crane located at the south end of the 'Up… Read more |
SCRCA Note: Accessibility / visiblity of Bridge SAC/50 (Location ID 243350)Created on . This structure is not accessible or visible at short range from any publicly accessible location. Photographs of the south elevation can be obtained using a very high-powered telephoto lens from the north ends of the platforms at Horton Station. It may also be possible to obtain long-distance images from high-level vantage points along the valley sides. |
SCRCA Note: Article on the brick works in the Cotehill areaCreated on . In an article written specifically for the SCRCA web-portal, David O'Farrell provides a brief introduction to the brick works in the Cotehill area. |
SCRCA Note: Article on the mineral traffic from Long Marton StationCreated on . In an article written specifically for the SCRCA web-portal, David O'Farrell provides a brief introduction to the mineral traffic from Long Marton Station. |
SCRCA Primary Reference: Review of MR 1911 Land Plan Sheet 62 for Structure 281170Created on . This structure was constructed long after the production of the 1911/12 set of Midland Railway Company 'land plans'. However, Sheet 62 of the land plan set in the FoSCL archive includes a hand-drawn arrow linking the following handwritten annotation to the location of the underbridge now known as SAC/260C: Deed of Grant to British Gypsum Ltd for u/g conveyor Doc. No. 27879 Dated 28-10-1977 |
SCRCA Note: Articles on the gypsum industry and its links to the Settle-Carlisle RailwayCreated on . The Settle-Carlisle Railway has a long association with the gypsum industry in the Eden Valley. This fascinating subject is explored in a series of introductory articles written specifically for the SCRCA web-portal by David O'Farrell - see: The Gypsum Industry and the Settle-Carlisle Railway Gypsum Production in the Kirkby Thore Area Long Meg Mine, Little Salkeld Gypsum Production in the Cotehill Area |
SCRCA Formal Description for Dent Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. c1877. Two storeys, rendered limestone walls with ashlar quoins to all external angles and openings exposed. Pitched slated roofs on generally common ridge lines. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables and eaves on all elevations with perforated timber bargeboards, horizontal plain. Timber doors. Modern timber windows probably double-glazed to match original designs, all with horizontal heads. Porch to main… Read more |
SCRCA Note: An introduction to the Fylde Water Board Yard at Long PrestonCreated on . This small private goods yard was constructed by the Fylde Water Board (FWB) in 1919-1920 to create a railhead (transhipment point) for the equipment and materials needed to facilitate the construction of Stocks Reservoir. Layout The yard was located to the southwest of - and immediately adjacent to - the northwest end of the 'Down' lie-by siding (Location ID 232510). It consisted of a short curving spur from the 'Down' lie-by siding, plus two short sidings laid parallel to the lie-by siding… Read more |
SCRCA Memory by David Tyson: Helwith Bridge Signal Box in the late 1950sCreated on . My Grandparents lived at Foredale Cottages so for as long as I can remember I was aware of and fascinated by the quarry workings, the sidings and the main line. As a young teenager trainspotting became an interest so on holidays at Foredale more time was spent at the Five Arches (M.R. bridge 34, Location ID 240930) copping engines. My Grandmother encouraged me to move to the public footpath which crossed the line close to Helwith Bridge Signal Box and when I did I was invited into the box by Mr… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station Tank HouseCreated on . Railway building and equipment for the Midland Railway, c1876. Architect (assumed): attributed to J.H. Sanders. Single storey tank house approximately square on plan with coursed red sandstone ashlar walls, mouldings and cornice, with single chimney stack to south elevation rising above water tank and terminating in moulded cap. Single 12-light possibly margin-paned window in north elevation. Assumed single access door on east elevation facing away from railway. Centre panels of all four… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Appleby Station Tank HouseCreated on . Railway building and equipment for the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line, built in 1991. Single storey tank house rectangular on plan, with red brick walls, ashlar cornice and blocking course. Single access door on west elevation facing railway. Centre panels of all four elevations, including in trackside west elevation and assumed in east elevation (not visible from photos) are recessed; upper edge of recessed panels fitted with stepped brick corbels. Cornice at top of all four walls also… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Garsdale Station Water TankCreated on . Railway building and equipment for British Railways London Midland Region, c1950 (date tbc). Single storey tank house rectangular on plan, with brick or block walls rendered. Possible single access door on north elevation facing away from railway. Metal water tank over. Metal access ladder on east elevation. Notes 1: The tank house was designed a plain C20 manner. 2: Reference: SCRCA photo D Freer, 2012. Acknowledgements and revision history This formal description was prepared by Richard J. A… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Garsdale Station Tank HouseCreated on . Railway building and equipment for the Midland Railway, c1876. Architect (assumed): attributed to J.H. Sanders. Single storey tank house rectangular on plan with coursed rock-faced sandstone walls, mouldings and cornice, three bays to long elevations facing railway and yard boundary, one bay to end elevations. Single 18-light margin-paned window in each recessed panel with ashlar lintels and sills; entrance door on south elevation fitted with projecting porch roof. Upper edge of recessed panels… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Blea Moor Tank House (Down side)Created on . Railway building and equipment for the London Midland & Scottish Railway, c1941. Single storey tank house rectangular on plan, with brick west and east walls each with two arched headed openings set in recessed panels behind main wall planes. Walls linked at top with steel or concrete beams supporting tank above. End elevations open. Metal water tank over in square diagonally braced panels, one panel high, eight panels long on west and east elevations, four panels wide on north and south.… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Blea Moor Tank House (Up side)Created on . Railway building and equipment for the Midland Railway, c1876. Architect (assumed): attributed to J.H. Sanders. Single storey tank house approximately square on plan, with coursed limestone walls, mouldings and cornice, with single chimney stack to north elevation rising above water tank and terminating in moulded cap. Possible single 12-light window in south elevation, later removed and opening blocked. Assumed single access door in centre of west elevation facing railway. Centre panels of all… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Settle Station Tank HouseCreated on . Railway building and equipment for the Midland Railway, c1876. Architect (assumed): attributed to J.H. Sanders. Single storey tank house rectangular on plan with coursed rock-faced sandstone walls, mouldings and cornice, three bays to long elevations facing railway and yard boundary, one bay to end elevations. Single 18-light margin-paned window in each recessed panel with ashlar lintels and sills, that on south elevation widened and with lowered sill to form new entrance. Upper edge of… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Scotby Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. 1876. Two storeys, coursed red sandstone ashlar walls, pitched slated roofs on generally common ridge lines. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables on all elevations with pierced decorative timber bargeboards. Timber doors. Timber casement windows all with segmental heads, all replaced by modern windows. Porch with pitched roof and bargeboards to main entrance on elevation D now removed. Walled open… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. 1876. Two storey, coursed rock-faced red sandstone walls, pitched slated roofs with perforated ridge tiles on generally common ridge lines. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables on all original elevations with decorative timber bargeboards. Timber doors. Modern timber or uPVC casement windows all with segmental heads. Porch to main entrance, with pitched roof and decorative bargeboards. Walled open… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Langwathby Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. 1876. Two storey, coursed rock-faced red sandstone walls, pitched slated roofs on generally common ridge lines. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables on all elevations with decorative timber bargeboards. Timber doors. Modern timber or uPVC casement windows all with segmental heads. Porch to main entrance, with pitched roof and decorative bargeboards. Walled open yard replaced with modern two storey… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Ribblehead Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. 1876. Two storey, coursed rock-faced limestone walls, pitched slated roofs on generally common ridge lines, with perforated ridge tiles and metal eaves cappings. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables on all elevations with decorative timber bargeboards. Timber doors. Modern timber windows all with segmental heads, to match original designs. Previously demolished porch to south elevation D replaced, with… Read more |
SCRCA Formal Description for Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station Master's HouseCreated on . Station Master’s house by the Midland Railway. 1876. Two storey, coursed rock-faced limestone walls, pitched slated roofs on generally common ridge lines. Stone chimney stacks, one single stack, one multiple stack. Gables on all elevations with plain timber bargeboards. Timber doors. Modern timber or uPVC casement windows all with segmental heads. Porch to main entrance, with pitched roof and decorative bargeboards. Walled open yard infilled with modern single storey modern… Read more |