1988
NY7606 : Carlisle bound train at Kirkby Stephen
taken 35 years ago, near to Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England
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Carlisle bound train at Kirkby Stephen
Formed by a 4-car DMU set, the 13.03 passenger service from Leeds to Carlisle approaches Kirkby Stephen station. The "modern" signalbox can be seen in the background.
Settle to Carlisle railway line
The Settle to Carlisle Line is a 73 mile long main railway line in northern England. It was constructed in the 1870s. It is generally recognised as one of the most attractive railway lines in the country as it crosses the Yorkshire Dales.
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Signalboxes
Signalboxes are used in Britain to control the safe movement of trains across the railway network. Most are located either just outside stations or at junctions.
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- Grid Square
- NY7606, 151 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- The Carlisle Kid (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 28 September, 1988 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 4 August, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 762 066 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:27.2698N 2:22.0878W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 762 066
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
