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SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 299680Created on . Plate 208 is of Low House Crossing as seen from the north. Information regarding both the box and the frame is inconclusive, but it appears that the box was constructed on 14 October 1890, and that the present frame was brought into use from 12 October 1900; this latter date would coincide with Way and Works Committee Minute No 18026, 6 July 1900, for a renewal cost of £250. The crossing gates were removed and lifting barriers were provided in 1975. Although the road crosses the… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 299090Created on . Plate 206 is of Dry Beck Viaduct, Armathwaite in 1919 - Bridge 326 - 299 miles 5 chains. This view shows maintenance in progress to the 139 yard long viaduct of seven 44ft 4ins spans constructed with stone abiutments, wings, piers and parapets. In this view, repairs are being carried out to the brick arch rings, and the use of timber scaffolding and platforms should be compared with modern methods. Note the timber chute used to transfer material to the base of… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298210Created on . Plate 204 is a shot from the south showing the Armathwaite signal box (/location-summaries/structure-298220) on 20 July 1957. In front of the box is the lamp hut. Plate 205 shows Armathwaite signal box which was brought into use on 16 July 1899. It is of wood construction, measured 16ft 6in x 11ft 6in x 12ft, had a 16 lever tumbler frame, and a renewal cost of £260 (W &W Committee Minute No 17176, 18/5/1899). It closed on 15 January 1983. A Midland corrugated-iron oil store is… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298200Created on . Plate 203 is an elevation view from the north east of Armathwaite goods shed (/location-summaries/structure-298230) taken on 1963. A two-wagon shed was proposed for this site, although a larger one was ultimately provided. Note the lozenge windows, the wheel scotches at each end, and the location of the loading gauge. A concrete bin of LMS design was provided near the shed door, to hold sand. The stationmaster’s house can be seen on the hillside behind the goods shed.… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298140Created on . Figure 77 is a plan and elevations for the stone-built type of shelter, from an official drawing. Plate 202 is a photo of a fine example of the stone waiting shelter at Armathwaite, pictured on 8 June 1968. Note the diagonally-boarded panels to the doors, the pierced cresting to the roof and the bargeboards, all echoing those to be found on the main building. Compare the shelter barge boarding with that at other locations, often being to an alternative design. Plate 205 shows… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298120Created on . Plate 199 is a view of Armathwaite station, looking south from the ‘up’ platform and showing the main station building (/location-summaries/structure-298110). Note the grading post set near the waiting area screen. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298230Created on . Plate 198 shows Armathwaite station some 25 years after the opening of the line. The oil lamps are still on the tall standards, and each lamp carries the station name. Note the rustic seats with the name painted on the backrest and the angled name board again. The station closed to passengers from 4 May 1970 after being an unstaffed halt for a number of years. Visible on the image is the the main building and booking office (/location-summaries/structure-298110), the passenger… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298130Created on . Plate 198 shows Armathwaite station some 25 years after the opening of the line. The oil lamps are still on the tall standards, and each lamp carries the station name. Note the rustic seats with the name painted on the backrest and the angled name board again. The station closed to passengers from 4 May 1970 after being an unstaffed halt for a number of years. Visible on the image is the the main building and booking office (/location-summaries/structure-298110), the passenger… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298100Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens (/location-summaries/structure-298170) are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, (/… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298190Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens (/location-summaries/structure-298170) are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, (/… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298260Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens (/location-summaries/structure-298170) are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, (/… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298170Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, (/location-summaries/structure-298180) a… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298175Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens (/location-summaries/structure-298170) are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, (/… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298180Created on . Plate 197 is a context view from the west,circa 1930, of Armathwaite station. The unusual scene illustrates many details to be found in the vicinity of stations, but not frequently photographed. The four cattle pens (/location-summaries/structure-298170) are larger than those found elsewhere, and the dock was scheduled to have a capacity for five wagons. The small brick building, adjacent to the cattle dock, behind the buffer stops, was designated as a “Saw Dust House”, … Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298110Created on . Plate 196 shows a Class 2P heading an “up” express through Armathwaite station in 1938. The engine is passing over Station Road bridge - No 324 - 298 miles 4 chains (/location-summaries/structure-298070). Illustrated here is an example of iron railings on the bridge parapet near to a station platform. The bridge numberplate is a standard LMS fitment. Almost hidden by the engine is the main building and booking office and at the far end of the up Platform (/location-… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 298070Created on . Plate 196 shows a Class 2P heading an “up” express through Armathwaite station in 1938. The engine is passing over Station Road bridge - No 324 - 298 miles 4 chains. Illustrated here is an example of iron railings on the bridge parapet near to a station platform. The bridge numberplate is a standard LMS fitment. Almost hidden by the engine is the main building and booking office (/location-summaries/structure-298110) and at the far end of the up platform (/location-… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 297400Created on . Plate 195 shows bridge No 321 - 297 miles 31 chains at Armathwaite. The former turnpike road passes through the embankment approach to Armathwaite Viaduct. This is an example of an atypical bridge formation, pointed arches being an infrequent occurrence. It is quite possible that the bridge was constructed prior to the embankment being formed. The slightly skewed bridge was built entirely of stone in 1871, pre-dating the viaduct. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 297340Created on . Plate 193 is a context view from the south showing a Class 5 locomotive heading a northbound freight away from Armathwaite Tunnel, as the line curves to the right over Armathwaite Viaduct and along to Armathwaite station. The line is still holding a raised position on the valley side as it descends towards Carlisle. The platelayers' hut (/location-summaries/structure-297010) is on the left of the line before it heads over Armathwaite Viaduct. Plate 194 is an evening view of Armathwaite… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 297010Created on . Plate 193 is a context view from the south showing a Class 5 locomotive heading a northbound freight way from Armathwaite Tunnel, as the line curves to the right over Armathwaite Viaduct (/location-summaries/structure-297340) and along to Armathwaite station. The line is still holding a raised position on the valley side as it descends towards Carlisle. The platelayers' hut is on the left of the line before it heads over Armathwaite Viaduct. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 296730Created on . Plate 191 shows a Class 5MT with a Durran Hill to Washwood Heath express freight emerging from the southern end of Armathwaite Tunnel (/location-summaries/structure-296600) on 28 May 1960. Plate 192 is from 8 September 1967 and shows the 09.50 St. Pancras to Glasgow "Thames Clyde Express" emerging from the north portal of Armathwaite Tunnel (/location-summaries/structure-296820). The Tunnel - No 308 - 296 miles 63 chains is 325 yards long was constructed with stone side side walls, arch… Read more |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 296820Created on . Plate 192 is from 8 September 1967 and shows the 09.50 St. Pancras to Glasgow "Thames Clyde Express" emerging from the north portal of Armathwaite Tunnel. The Tunnel - No 308 - 296 miles 63 chains - is 325 yards long and was constructed with stone side side walls, arch and facings. An alternative name for this tunnel is Cat Clint, a local name for the area through which the tunnel passes. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 296600Created on . Plate 191 shows a Class 5MT with a Durran Hill to Washwood Heath express freight emerging from the southern end of Armathwaite Tunnel on 28 May 1960 |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 296300Created on . Figure 73 shows the Baron Wood Sidings track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. |
SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 296250Created on . Figure 73 shows the Baron Wood Sidings track layout, based upon a Midland Railway survey of 1913. |