The Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line were formed in 1981 to campaign against a proposal to close this famous historic and scenic route, and in 1989 the Government decided that the line must remain open.

Since then we have acted as a user group to improve facilities and services for passengers. Eight stations have been reopened, the number of trains has increased, station buildings have been refurbished, platforms raised and Victorian style lamps installed. We have restored the disused signal boxes at Armathwaite and Settle Station. We operate a 'Station Adoption Scheme' whereby some of our members tend the flower beds and look after the station welfare. We also help to produce and distribute promotional leaflets to boost passenger numbers, and we organise guided walks from some trains. We work in partnership with other organisations on many projects.

Much has been achieved, much remains to be done.

We would also like to see all the stations fully restored; Anglo-Scottish trains running again; regular services on the line from Lancashire; and better marketing initiatives.

Each member receives a quarterly magazine featuring news and developments on the line.

If you would like to enrol as a member, please print the page available by clicking here. You may also purchase membership on-line by clicking here”.

If you would like to contact the Friends, please email info@settle-carlisle.co.uk

FoSCL Membership Secretary
5 Dewhirst Road
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 4BA
ENGLAND

						During the building of the line there was one death every week at Ribblehead alone