How an iconic British railway line was saved [BBC News]
Date: 11/04/2014
It may be one of the most picturesque railway lines in England, but 25 years ago the old Victorian mainline from Settle, in North Yorkshire, to Carlisle, was on the brink of closure.
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Saving the Settle-Carlisle line
BBC News
Thirty years ago, the picturesque Victorian main line from Settle, North Yorkshire, to Carlisle was destined for closure but campaigners had other ideas.
Settle-Carlisle railway line marks special anniversary
Craven Herald
Former transport minister Michael Portillo will take part in special anniversary celebrations in Settle tomorrow.
Growing concern for saved rail route
BBC News
As campaigners celebrate 25 years since the Settle to Carlisle line was saved from closure, what now for the future of the famous route?
Related images
A Peak takes a northbound train across the 11 arches of Arten Gill Viaduct in the 1960s. The imposing structure was built using the distinctive locally obtained dark limestone which was referred to as Dent marble after polishing.
Location: Arten Gill Viaduct
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
// Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Location: Arten Gill Viaduct
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
// Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Coal from Ayr crawling up the gradient from the tunnel south of Kirkby Stephen.
Location: Kirkby Stephen
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
19/09/2007 Ewan Crawford
Location: Kirkby Stephen
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
19/09/2007 Ewan Crawford
The 0926 Carlisle - Leeds train arrives at Dent Station on 9 January 2010. Trains ran very well over the snowy period which lasted about 5 weeks, although the evening train back on this particular day did lose time due to having to creep through Blea Moor tunnel as a result of giant icicles!
Location: Dent
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
09/01/2010 Peter Rushton
Location: Dent
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
09/01/2010 Peter Rushton
