SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Anderson & Fox (1986) for 266410

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Figure 40 shows the track layout for Kirkby Stephen station, based upon information from Midland Railway surveys in 1911 and 1912.

Figure 41 is a signalling diagram for Kirkby Stephen, based upon information available for 1963.

Plate 115 is a June 1967 view looking south taken from the end of the down platform showing the signal box (see SCRCA structure 266480) and goods shed (see SCRCA structure 266410).  A five wagon shed was proposed in 1872 together with a cattle dock for ten wagons (much livestock movement was obviously anticipated). Goods facilities had ceased on 28 September 1964.  Note the differences in the Midland and BR notices.

Plate 116 is a view from June 1967 looking south from the northern end of the down platform. Although the station was still open for passengers, the Engineer’s department had taken over part of the main Station and Booking Office building (see SCRCA structure 266560).  A small porch had been erected as a consequence (under the smaller gable) protecting the entrance to what was originally a first class waiting room.  Kirkby Stephen was the only station on the line to boast the luxury of a 1st Class waiting room. (see Figure 40, no 8 in the list of buildings comprising the main Building and Booking Office).