2021

SD8163 : Settle Signal Box

taken 3 years ago, near to Settle, North Yorkshire, England

This is 1 of 4 images, with title Settle Signal Box in this square
Settle Signal Box
Settle Signal Box

Settle Station Signal Box and adjacent signal and isolated section of track are designated at Grade II LinkExternal link for the following principal reasons: "Preservation: being restored into an original appearance both externally and internally, retaining features that are typically lost such as the external balcony, being the oldest surviving signal box on the Settle to Carlisle Line."

The signal box built for the Midland Railway dates from 1891. It closed in 1984. The signal box is still owned by Network Rail, but it is classed as a "non-operational heritage asset". It was given to the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line on long-term loan in June 1997, with the proviso that the structure be re-sited and restored. To allow the redevelopment of the former goods yard, and to facilitate safe access to the structure during and after restoration, the signal box was moved approximately 150 yards north from its original position beside the goods shed (since demolished) to its current location at the south end of the southbound platform. LinkExternal link

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SD8163, 666 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 11 September, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 20 September, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 8170 6342 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:3.9834N 2:16.8665W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 8170 6342
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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