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|          | | Dales Railcard Offer[Last Updated: Thursday 21 January 2010]
Dales Railcard holders will benefit from an additional two weeks of the great Winter Offer. The offer will now end on Saturday, 20 February 2010. The £6.00 flat fare offer is available to all holders of Dales Railcards and you can save even more this year as the flat fare for accompanying children is less than that last year. The offer is for a day return ticket valid on the Settle-Carlisle line including Brampton and Wetheral on the Tyne Valley line and on the Leeds-Morecambe line. The normal Dales Railcard area of travel will apply. Up to four children can accompany Dales Railcard holders for a flat fare of £2.00 each. A break of journey is permitted on outward and return journeys. There are no restrictions relating to time of travel and the offer is available during the Christmas-New Year period. The flat fare ticket can be purchased from staffed stations on the day of travel or in advance. When booking offices are closed or if you are boarding the train at an unstaffed station, you should purchase your ticket from the conductor on the train. No further discount for children, concessionaries or railcards is permitted with the offer and it cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. If you would like more details about the Dales Railcard Scheme, click here. If your Dales Railcard has expired, has lapsed or is due for renewal, you can get an application form here.
Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co Listen on the Line[Last Updated: Wednesday 04 February 2009] There will shortly be a joint launch by Northern Rail and FoSCL of what we believe is a unique venture for railways in these isles. The Settle & Carlisle railway is renowned for its fantastic scenery and its eventful and colourful history. It is now also a trailblazer in new technology: we are delighted to announce an MP3 audio guide for the journey between Settle and You can download the MP3 files free of charge from this web site: just click on the Audio Guides tab on this page. We would welcome feedback on your experience of this guide. Are there any instances where the timing is clearly wrong? Are we highlighting the right things? We’ve attempted to provide a continuous commentary all the way from Settle to Please send your comments or suggestions to richard.morris@settle-carlisle.com Discounts for Rail Users[Last Updated: Tuesday 29 July 2008] Here is a great offer for anyone travelling to or from Carlisle on the Settle-Carlisle line. The Lakes Court Hotel is conveniently located next to Carlisle Railway Station. The perfect place for you to enjoy a cup of tea or a bite to eat on arrival at Carlisle, or whilst waiting for your train to arrive. The hotel is delighted to offer a 15% discount off refreshments including tea and coffee, snacks and bar meals to all rail users. To take advantage of this offer, please show your valid in-date rail ticket when purchasing refreshments and 15% will be taken off your bill. Please note that this offer does not include beverages from the bar. Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Development Co Trolley and guides[Last Updated: Friday 21 August 2009] Refreshment Trolley Service The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company operates a refreshment trolley service on the Settle-Carlisle route. Where possible, trolleys will be available on the following trains: Appleby to Carlisle (Saturday) There may be occasions, when for circumstances beyond our control, we have no alternative but to withdraw a trolley service.
Great deals[Last Updated: Saturday 27 February 2010] For groups pre-booking and travelling in March, the group travel team are offering great discounts for travel between any of the stations between Carlisle and Leeds. You need a minimum of ten fare-paying passengers to qualify for 50% discount during March 2010. For more information or to book, you can email the group travel team for the Settle-Carlisle line at appleby.station@northernrail.org or leave a message on the answerphone at 0800 98007 66. Anne Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev Co Real time information[Last Updated: Wednesday 11 June 2008] The National Rail site www.nationalrail.co.uk now includes all 2500 UK stations in its Live Departure Boards service. Make sure you click "back" to come back to our site when you've checked your trains! Music Trains[Last Updated: Wednesday 01 July 2009] The May and June music trains were a great success! Many thanks to all who attended and helped to make it such great nights. Particular thanks to the Hall Brothers, Pennine Jazz and KWVR for the beer. The impromptu 'jam' session at Ribblehead was particularly memorable and aided by Northern driver, Ian Brown, in full Scottish gear and playing a snare drum.
The final 2009 Skipton to Ribblehead music train on 4 July is now full. Dates for 2010 trains will appear later on www.settlecarlisle.co.uk. Colin & Anne Great Cumbrian Rail Experience[Last Updated: Friday 04 September 2009] Carlisle will host major railway events during the last weekend in September. Friday, 25 September - The Community Rail Awards hosted by the Assocation of Community Rail Partnerships is to be held at the Swallow Hillop Hotel. The Settle-Carlisle Trolley Service has been shortlisted in the Best Station Retail/Train Outlet category. Saturday, 26 September - Railway Festival between 10am and 4pm at the Citadel Station. In addition to a range of activities taking place at the Station, the Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line will host a guided walk linking to the train departing Carlisle at 1151 hours. This should be a great event for all the family. Sunday, 27 September will see trains operating on the Cumbrian Coast line for the first time in thirty years on a Sunday between Whitehaven and Barrow. Check out the links to get more details. During the Festival weekend, a special discounted price will be available on the Cumbria Day Ranger ticket. Normally £32.00, the specially discounted ticket will be available for £24.00 and allows unlimited travel for one day between Dumfries, Lockerbie, Haltwhistle, Skipton, Preston and Barrow.
Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co 'Over 55' offer on nearby railway services[Last Updated: Saturday 07 November 2009] From Monday 28 September to Friday 13 November 2009 and again from Monday 11 January to Friday 5 March 2010you can travel between any two stations on the following routes for just £5:Carlisle to NewcastleScarborough to Hull Southport to Manchester To take advantage of this senior flat fare offer: Travel anywhere on the lines mentioned above Travel after 09.30 Mon - Fri* Show proof of age* Pay £5.00 flat fare The small print* To anyone 55 years old or over (proof of age required, either a passport, birth certificate, senior railcard or concessionary bus pass). Mondays to Fridays only – outward any train timed to depart from 0930, return any time the same day, but not valid to return from Manchester Stations (Piccadilly, Oxford Road, Victoria or Deansgate) and MetroCentre or Newcastle between 1601 – 1759 inclusive. Valid between any two stations on routes stated. Not available weekends. No railcard discounts permitted. Offer runs from Monday 28 September – Friday 13 November 2009 and Monday 11 January – Friday 5 March 2010. Please note offer tickets can only be purchased from the conductor on the train when boarding at unstaffed stations or when the ticket office is closed. John Tillotson Engineering Work[Last Updated: Wednesday 10 March 2010] Engineering work in the Carlisle area on Sunday, 4 April will prevent trains entering Carlisle Station. As a result, trains will start/terminate at Armathwaite. Rail replacement buses will operate between Armathwaite and Carlisle. Passengers should be aware that access to the southbound platform at Armathwaite involves walking up quite a steep, stepped path.
Initial information has been received indicating that engineering work will take place on every Sunday from 23 October to 5 December resulting in closure of the line from Settle Junction to Carlisle. More details will be provided when known. Anne Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co 2009 Work[Last Updated: Wednesday 01 July 2009] Further engineering work will be undertaken during 2009
This information is subject to amendment and you are strongly advised to check with National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or your local station prior to travel. This closure has provided the opportunity to organise a walk across Ribblehead Viaduct on Sunday, 26 July 2009. Admission to the event will be by pre-paid ticket only. Tickets are on sale at www.settlecarlisle.co.uk or you can download an application form and post it with a cheque. Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co FoSCL On-Line Shop updated[Last Updated: Tuesday 02 March 2010] Have another look at FoSCL's on-line shop, www.foscl.co.uk . We've just added a Hornby Department to it. We're starting by making available those locomotives, train sets and coaches that we already have in stock. They are priced very competitively and some items may well not be available elsewhere. Have a browse! Other train sets and smaller items will be added at a later date, so have a look at the shop now and again. You can join FoSCL or renew your membership on-line as well, see the Membership section of the shop.
FoSCL AGM...[Last Updated: Saturday 06 March 2010] The AGM of the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line will take place this year on Saturday 24th April at the Hallmark Hotel Carlisle (Formerly The Lakes Court Hotel) which is located adjacent to Carlisle Railway Station. . In addition to the normal discount for rail passengers, they will be pleased to offer a 15% discount off food and hot drinks to all FoSCL members attending the AGM - make sure you bring your membership card. Please note: this offer does not include drinks from the bar. . This year we have two speakers, Ron Cotton and Geoff Bounds. Ron was the BR manager tasked with closing the Settle-Carlisle line in the 1970's. Geoff was responsible for the line at a later date and has recently retired from Network Rail. If you're not currently a member and would like to hear the speakers, you can join for only £10 per annum for which you also receive our acclaimed magazine four times a year. See www.foscl.co.uk for membership instructions and our on-line shop. . Visit www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk or telephone 01228 531951 for more hotel information” .
Richard, FoSCL Webmaster Settle and Garsdale receive Highly Commended[Last Updated: Tuesday 16 February 2010] At last Thursday's Rail Business Awards, held at London's Park Lane hotel, Settle and Garsdale station received Highly commended in the DfT's popular Station Excellence category. Joint winners for this category were Wood Lane Underground station and Three Bridges. However our S&C stations were competing with some of the nation's top stations and we were very proud and pleased to have received Highly Commended. The entry was described as follows: 'The spectacular and successful renovation of Settle and Garsdale stations demonstrates a highly impressive blend of modern customer service in historic, listed buildings. The delivery of these projects required huge attention to detail that took into account customer service, disabled provision, listed building status and challenging environmental conditions. Most of all, the renovation projects required true partnership, involving several organisations to raise the funds required to restore these stations to a fantastic standard’. Once again our thanks to all concerned. Congratulations also to Northern who won the category for PR Campaign of The Year with its Northern Rail Film Challenge – an industry first partnership that gives young people a unique opportunity to produce powerful emotional films about railway safety. Congratulations to the team at Northern Marion Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company Settle-Carlisle Clothing[Last Updated: Saturday 27 February 2010]
A great range of Settle Carlisle clothes is available featuring our iconic Settle Carlisle logo. You can choose from polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, and caps and they are all available in child and adult sizes. New items have been added to the range of clothes available including a great lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket and a zipped sweatshirt. All garments feature an embroidered logo and are great quality. Click here to see the range of clothes and find out about ordering. Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co Railcards for locals and members of the Friends[Last Updated: Wednesday 07 October 2009] DALES RAILCARD For residents local to the line within the eligible postcode areas, you should consider buying a Dales Railcard. A railcard cost £10, is valid for a year, and gives you great savings on the cost of travel between Brampton/Wetheral, Carlisle, Leeds/Bradford, Carnforth. You can save a third on journeys and get massive savings for up to four children accompanying a railcard holder. In addition, you can benefit when special offers are available. For more details, go to the Dales Railcard page. If you have already got a Dales Railcard, please remember that they are liable to be damaged if they are placed near any source of heat or are laminated.
The "Friends Gold Card" is available to FoSCL members. It provides those living outside the Dales Railcard postcode areas with the same benefits. It costs just £12 per year on top of Friends membership. You can now apply for or renew your Friends membership on-line, and purchase a Gold Card if you're already a member. Click here to go to on-line applications and renewals. The Friends are very grateful to Northern Rail for this significant development and hope that it increases the passenger numbers on the line, whilst providing another valuable membership benefit. There is a £2 additional charge over a Dales Railcard (eligibility for which is postcode-restricted) but this is however ringfenced for spending on projects on the Settle-Carlisle line only, and will be apportioned by the Friends, the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company and Northern Rail. The Friends also provide guided walks throughout the year, station shops at Settle and Appleby, volunteer on-train guides on up to 6 trains per day (handing out line guides and information) as well as looking after many of the stations. See the About Us section for more details.
Steam & Diesel "Specials"[Last Updated: Tuesday 19 January 2010]
The daily service over the Settle-Carlisle line is provided by modern diesel unit trains, usually Class 158s, operated by Northern Rail. We often receive emails and telephone calls from people who are convinced that we operate steam trains: let's be quite clear that the Settle-Carlisle Partnership, the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line, Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company and Northern Rail DO NOT operate any steam trains on the line. However, steam and diesel charter services do occasionally operate over the Settle-Carlisle line, although they do not stop at all local stations. They are run by specialist charter companies. To find out whether any steam charters are planned, see the UK steam website (http://www.uksteam.info) for more information. Following the successful 2009 programme, a series of steam Fellsman charters will operate on a number of Wednesdays during 2010. The first train will run on 2 June and then every Wednesday between 28 July and 8 September 2010. Departing Lancaster, Preston. Bamber Bridge,Blackburn, Clitheroe and Long Preston, the steam-hauled excursion will allow the option of time in Appleby or Carlisle. For full details of The Fellsman excursions and to make bookings, go to http://www.statesmanrail.com/fellsman10.html. Check out the Fellsman on television during Great Railway Journeys on BBC2 at 6.30pm on 10 January. For a comprehensive summary of what excursions and special trains, both steam and diesel hauled, are planned for the S&C in the near future, see www.imagerail.com/S&C_Specials.pdf
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHARTER COMPANIES DIRECT AS WE ARE UNABLE TO ANSWER ANY ENQUIRIES ABOUT STEAM AND DIESEL CHARTER TRAINS. Richard Morris, FoSCL Secretary Anne Ridley, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co
News from the Trust[Last Updated: Monday 25 January 2010]
Ribblehead Station Visitor Centre Important Changes Revised Opening Times and Days Please note that with effect from January 2010 the Visitor Centre at Ribblehead will be open on Tuesdays to Sundays during July, August and September only. Additionally it will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 3, 4 & 5 April and 29, 30 & 31 May. The Visitor Centre hours of opening are 0930 - 1630.
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station Clock Some of you may be wondering what has happened to the clock at Horton-in-Ribblesdale station. Unfortunately, due to a freak combination of circumstances the clock motor was damaged by condensation building up on the inside. This has been an ongoing problem and various measures have had limited effect. More drastic remedies have now been implemented to cure this problem. A new motor was supplied by Smith & Co of Derby but further problems have now come to light with the electricity supply to the clock which will require specialist attention. This explains why the clock has reappeared but is not working. Apologies for any inconvenience! Martin Firth, Project Manager, SCRT 11/12/09
Ribblehead Station Master's House This property has been bought by the Trust with financial support from the Friends. The Planning Application submitted to the YDNPA, for the house to be refurbished as a high quality holiday let and to include many original Midland Railway features such as bargeboards and windows, has now been approved.
Selside Signalbox The plight of the signalbox formerly located at Selside has come to the Trust's attention. Closed in 1975 it was transported to Steamtown Carnforth where it was restored to working order. Since the closure of Steamtown to the public in 1997 the box has fallen into disuse and its condition has markedly deteriorated to the extent that it is now a matter of urgency that a rescue bid is attempted if the box is to survive. A site visit has revealed that the box is a viable proposition for preservation. But, before any serious attempt at rescuing it can be made, a detailed feasibility study is essential in order to establish the scale of work required and hence the likely costs involved. Any preservation attempt would almost certainly involve relocating the box to a suitable site. As the Trust has had no previous experience of signalbox preservation I would like to hear from any individual or organisation that may be able to afford advice on this matter. I have an open mind as to how best to organise an appeal. This could involve the Trust, another Trust or preservation society or even the formation of a new Selside Signalbox Trust. My priority is to secure the box's future, however that can be achieved. My contact details are firthmw@hotmail.com or 01422 845371. Martin Firth, Project Manager, The Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust Kirkby Stephen Station The scheme to restore and refurbish the station building at Kirkby Stephen was the third regeneration project on the Settle-Carlisle line to be undertaken by the Trust. Work on drafting a scheme began in 2003 following ther granting to the Trust of a 125 year lease by the Rail Authorities. Construction work began in March 2004 and was completed by November of that year. The restored building has office suites on two floors (now fully let), a two-bedroom caretakers' flat and an exhibition and meeting room, known as the Midland Railway Room, available for hire (see below). Also included in the scheme was an improved waiting room, fully refurbished in original Midland style and including lighting and heating. Sid and Barbara Jordan, who had been resident caretakers since October 2004, retired at the end of February 2009. The new caretakers, Andrew and Rachel Griffiths, took up residence in August 2009. A highlight of the scheme was the formal opening of the restored building by HRH The Prince of Wales on 22nd March 2005, who arrived by steam-hauled Royal Train, the first such occasion since the end of regular steam working on BR in 1968. Furthermore, the same year the Trust won an award from the National Railway Heritage Awards for the restoration work under the category "The Railway Heritage Trust Conservation Award".  On 10th May 2006 there was a joint unveiling by Sir Chris Bonington CBE of the winners’ plaques awarded for the restoration of Kirkby Stephen Station by the Trust and Podgill and Merrygill Viaducts and Railway Trail by the Northern Viaducts Trust. Local companies from the area sponsored the event.
5 of the stations between Settle and Carlisle have now installed new replica Midland Railway Clocks, adding to the authentic appearance of the station buildings. It is hoped that in the near future all stations on the line will have one of these clocks installed. Appleby still has an original Midland Clock, which has been restored. The Trust would like to offer its sincere thanks to all the sponsors and other donors and to Martin Firth for organising the design, production and installation of these clocks.
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Ribblehead Weather Station[Last Updated: Thursday 09 April 2009] The new weather station at Ribblehead is now up and running. It links to the internet with up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of the current weather, and forecasts for the next few hours and the next two days. See www.mylocalweather.org.uk/ribblehead/ . . It has taken a lot of hard work by Martin Firth of the Settle-Carlisle Trust and some financial support from FoSCL to get this project off the ground. Martin says “we made it in the end, thanks largely to the efforts and extreme patience of John Livesley and, of course, our caretakers, Pat and Tony, at Ribblehead.” A journey to remember[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010] Yes its freezing, slippery and difficult to carry on as usual - so now is the perfect time to treat yourself to something wonderful - a trip on the S&C. I travelled on the route yesterday and it was breathtaking - and this after 15 years of working for the Settle-Carlisle where I thought I had seen every aspect of this famous line. Trains have been running on time (congratulations Northern Rail) and I enjoyed a lovely coffee from our trolley service. Staff at stations have turned out in difficult conditions, as have drivers and conductors to keep the service going. If you have a spare day and can get to the station safely then this is a trip worth taking! Marion SCR Development Co -------------------------------------------------------------------- Scroll down to see photos taken from the train on 8th January 2010 by Richard, FoSCL Webmaster
Dentdale
Ingleborough at sunset
Mallerstang Edge
Ribblehead Viaduct - shadow with train
Pen-y-Ghent at sunset
River Eden from Eden Lacy viaduct Kirkby Stephen Station[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010] Towards the end of August Andrew & Rachel Griffiths (and their three rescue dogs) moved in to Kirkby Stephen station as residential caretakers for the Settle & Carlisle Railway Trust. Andrew had previously worked for 7 years on the railway, firstly as Business Manager for Wessex Trains (looking after the scenic branches of Devon & Cornwall), and ending up as Head of Environment for First Great Western, before being made redundant earlier in 2009. Rachel set up Imagerail in 2002, providing graphic design and photographic services to the rail industry in the West Country. Now Imagerail operates from the Midland Railway Room on Kirkby Stephen station (hard to think of a better address for a rail company!), is national in scope and also offers Andrew’s commercial consultancy skills in marketing, market research, community rail and development planning. Richard, FoSCL Webmaster (using text supplied by Andrew) Awards[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010]
Settle Station has been awarded the Station of the Year Award in the small station category of the National Rail Awards. Judging criteria looked for stations that excelled in providing a smooth, efficient and pleasant departure and arrival point for the travelling customer. Congratulations to the team at Settle and Northern Rail. Marion Armstrong, SCRDC and Heidi Mottram, Managing Director of Northern Rail, unveiling the plaque at Settle station. Settle station has had a full refurbishment including many added facilities for passengers. The ACoRP Community Rail Awards were held at Carlisle on 25 September. Two of the Settle-Carlisle entries received awards. In the Community Art Scheme category, judges were looking for the artistic content and the community involvement generated by the project. Commissioned by the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line and created by Joel Walker, the statue of Ruswarp was awarded third place. The statue commemorates the work of Graham Nuttall, co-founder of the Friends, in saving the Settle-Carlisle line. Ruswarp’s paw print was one of the many signatures on the petition to save the line. The bronze sculpture was unveiled at Garsdale Station in April 2009, on the twentieth anniversary of the announcement of the reprieval of the line from closure. The Best Station or Train Retail Outlet category, judges were seeking outlets consistently providing high quality products and excellent customer service. Extra credit was given to those using locally sourced products and support of the railway and local community. The Trolley Service operated by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company was awarded third place. The service was introduced in 2004 and operates daily on many of the train services on the line. A range of flapjacks, shortbreads and biscuits made by Country Fare in Mallerstang, is available from the trolleys.
Joel Walker and Anne Ridley with the Awards in the Community Art and Best Station/Train Retail Outlet Categories Anne, Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev co Community Rail Awards[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010]
Initiatives from the Settle-Carlisle Railway feature in the short listed entries for the Community Rail Awards 2009, the winners of which will be announced on Friday, 25 September. Short listed entries include: Community Art Scheme The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and Sculptress Joel Walker for the Ruswarp Statue at Garsdale Station. Best Station/Train Retail Outlet Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company for the Trolley Service operating on Settle-Carlisle Line trains. Station Development Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line, Network Rail and Railway Heritage Trust for Garsdale Railway Station. In addition, Cafe Express at Skipton Station is nominated in the Best Station/Train Retail Outlet category. More information is available on the ACoRP website at http://www.acorp.uk.com/, where you may also find some familiar faces within the Photo Competition. Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co A Unique Opportunity[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010]
Genuine Settle & Carlisle Station Name Signs For Sale A rare chance to own your own piece of historic Settle - Carlisle history is about to be made available, when the Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line auction genuine station name signs on eBay. One example of each of Ribblehead, Garsdale and Appleby station name signs, in original condition from when they were on the platforms in the 1990s, will be sold to the highest bidders. The Ribblehead sign is 2 meters long, and this and Garsdale feature Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Yorkshire County Council logos. All three signs sport the ‘blue flash’ branding of the long-defunct Regional Railways train operating company. Mark Rand, Chairman of the Friends of the Settle Carlisle line, said “This is a rare chance to get hold of a real piece of railwayana from the S&C, and whoever wins is sure to made a sound investment. Plus a station sign would of course make a fabulous, unique Christmas present for any rail enthusiast!” The eBay auction will start on Thursday 3 December and end at 2000 on Sunday 13 December. It will be found on the Hardware Railwayana, Plaques / Signs section of the auction site (or simply search for the station name when on eBay).
Andrew Griffiths, FOSCL Bus links from the line[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010] Selected bus links are provided below (these will open in a new window and may require Adobe Acrobat Reader): This information is collated on behalf of the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the Friends accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided at the links below. The Dalesbus website provides public transport information for the Yorkshire Dales. Cravenlink: http://dalesbus.org/cravenlink Grassington: Weekdays: http://dalesbus.org/skipgras Grassington: Sundays and Bank Holidays http://dalesbus.org/66a.html Malham: http://dalesbus.org/malham.html Slaidburn (Bowland Transit): http://dalesbus.org/B10.html Clapham/Ingleton: http://www.northyorkstravel Hawes Village Bus: http://www.northyorkstravel
Dent Station to Dent and Sedbergh (Saturdays only): route 564 listed on http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/publictransport/busserv/timetables/default.asp Settle signal box wins Heritage awards[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010] There was good news on two fronts for the S&C at the National Railway Heritage awards on Wendesday 3rd December at the Merchant Taylors' hall in London. Settle signal box, moved some years ago from its original site at the station and now maintained by volunteers from the Friends, won the signal box award, beating the other shortlisted contender for the title which was Culgaith signal box - also on the S&C. Derek Soames, himself a retired signalman with 50 (and 1 month) years of service with the railways went up on stage to collect the award from Paul Atterbury from the Antiques Roadshow. Its recognition of the hard work put in by the Friends and the dedication of many people who have maintained the box for many years, opening it to the public for them to see orginal workings and authentic artefacts inside. Congratulations also to Culgaith signal box - a working signal box on the S&C refurbished to excellent standards by Network Rail.
Marion Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev Co
20th Anniversary Celebration[Last Updated: Monday 18 January 2010] On Saturday 11 April at Garsdale we are celebrating the renaissance of the Settle-Carlisle Line since its official reprieve from closure on 11tApril 1989. This will include the official opening of the refurbished Garsdale Station and unveiling of the bronze statue of Ruswarp, the dog who was the only canine signatory of the petition to save the line. .
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