Gaslamps and gables
At a height of 1050' above sea-level, and a distance of 11 and 7 miles respectively from the small market town of Hawes and the village of Ingleton, the lonely station at Ribblehead was hardily likely to generate significant passenger revenue when built.
Nevertheless the station building is a fine and picturesque example of Midland Railway architecture and, as I discovered on this visit, in an excellent state of repair. It's actually leased to the Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust, who keep it in good fettle and use it as a base to promote the S&C line to the visiting public. Sadly, it wasn't open on this day being too early in the season.
This shot tries to capture its elegance, together with the several vintage (and presumably) gaslamps lining the platform. A wintry Whernside forms the backdrop, with the summit helpfully obscured by cloud on this occasion.
The train, playing second fiddle to the architecture, is Northern's 9.47am Leeds - Carlisle service (1M53) unit 158851, seen disappearing over Batty Moss Viaduct.
For more information on the station... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribblehead_railway_station
16th February 2018
Gaslamps and gables
At a height of 1050' above sea-level, and a distance of 11 and 7 miles respectively from the small market town of Hawes and the village of Ingleton, the lonely station at Ribblehead was hardily likely to generate significant passenger revenue when built.
Nevertheless the station building is a fine and picturesque example of Midland Railway architecture and, as I discovered on this visit, in an excellent state of repair. It's actually leased to the Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust, who keep it in good fettle and use it as a base to promote the S&C line to the visiting public. Sadly, it wasn't open on this day being too early in the season.
This shot tries to capture its elegance, together with the several vintage (and presumably) gaslamps lining the platform. A wintry Whernside forms the backdrop, with the summit helpfully obscured by cloud on this occasion.
The train, playing second fiddle to the architecture, is Northern's 9.47am Leeds - Carlisle service (1M53) unit 158851, seen disappearing over Batty Moss Viaduct.
For more information on the station... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribblehead_railway_station
16th February 2018