Settle-Carlisle Partnership


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1. Rail Industry Partners: ACoRP
The Association of Community Rail Partnerships
Web Site: www.acorp.uk.com/
Direct Rail Services
A nuclear traffic, commercial freight and charter train operator.
Web Site: www.directrailservices.com
EWS
EWS provide a nationwide freight service carrying everything from coal to intermodal containers.
Web Site: www.ews-railway.co.uk
Freightliner
Freightliner operate container, coal and other freight trains.
Web Site: www.freightliner.co.uk
GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight carry containers, special loads and materials for Network Rail's engineering programme.
Web Site: www.gbrailfreight.com
Network Rail
Network Rail is the infrastructure provider for Britain's Railway.
Web Site: www.networkrail.com
Northern Rail
Northern Rail - the new operator of Settle-Carlisle line services
Web Site: www.northernrail.org
2. Charter Operators and Preserved Railways: Eagle Steam Resources
Information about steam locos and steam railways across the country.
Web Site: www.eagle.co.uk/steam
Eden Valley Railway Trust
A preservation group with the aim of running from Appleby to Kirkby Stephen East along the scenic Eden Valley.
Web Site: www.evr.org.uk
Green Express Railtours
Provider of charter services over the Settle-Carlisle.
Web Site: www.greenexpressrailtours.co.uk
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
This scenic branch line connects with the National Rail network at Keighley. It is both steam and diesel operated.
Web Site: www.kwvr.co.uk
NENTA Traintours
Operator of railtours from Norwich and East Anglia, including over the Settle-Carlisle.
Tel: 01692 406152
Web Site: www.nentatraintours.co.uk
Orient Express and Northern Belle
Luxury dining trains, with the Northern Belle operating over the Settle-Carlisle on sone excursions.
Web Site: www.orient-expresstrains.com
Past Time Rail
Charter service provider.
Web Site: www.past-timerail.co.uk
Pathfinder Tours
Charter operator with varied itineraries and excursions.
Web Site: www.pathfindertours.co.uk
The Railway Touring Company
Charter operator based in Kings Lynn, with charters around the country.
Web Site: www.railwaytouring.co.uk
UK STEAM INFO
Details of steam charter trains around the country.
Web Site: uksteam.info/tours/
Wensleydale Railway
A company with the aim of restoring the line between Northallerton, Hawes and Garsdale enabling local people and tourists to access Wensleydale by rail again.Currently operating between Leeming Bar (near Northallerton), Bedale, Leyburn and Redmire.A scenic railway running through Wensleydale from Leeming Bar (near Northallerton) to Bedale, Leyburn and Redmire.Its trains are normally formed of heritage diesel rail cars from the 1960s, which have large windows and a great view of the line ahead if you sit behind the driver.
Web Site: www.wensleydalerailway.com
Yorkshire Dales Railway, Embsay
This preserved line near Skipton offers a scenic ride to Bolton Abbey.
Web Site: www.pogo.org.uk/railway/
3. Tourist Information Sites: Appleby UK Net
A site containing visitor information and much much more...
Web Site: www.appleby.uk.net
Carlisle
The Great Border City offers a great deal for visitors...
Web Site: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk
Carnforth Station
The setting for the filming of 'Brief Encounter' is currently being comprehensively refurbished. A new ticket office has already been provided and there is more to follow...
Web Site: travel.to/carnforth
Clapham (Yorkshire) Village
Information about this delightful Yorkshire Dales Village
Web Site: www.claphamyorkshire.co.uk
Cumbria Holidays
Site describing attractions, accommodation and much more about the glorious county of Cumbria.
Web Site: www.cumbria-holidays.co.uk
Daelnet
The internet gateway for the Yorkshire Dales, containing new, views and information for both locals and tourists.
Web Site: www.daelnet.co.uk
Morecambe and Lancaster
Tourist information on Coast and City.
Web Site: www.lancaster.gov.uk
Settle and the 3 Peaks
Comprehensive local website for Settle and the surrounding area. Contains Tourist Information links and much much more.
Web Site: www.settle.org.uk/
SkiptonWeb
Links to everything to do with Skipton!Contains an S&C page as well...
Web Site: www.skiptonweb.co.uk
The Edge Guide - Cumbria
An in depth tourist information guide to Cumbria
Web Site: www.edgeguide.co.uk
Visit Eden
Contains information on activities and attractions in the Eden Valley.
Web Site: www.visiteden.co.uk
Visit Ingleton
Comprehensive guide to what to see and do in Ingleton...
Web Site: www.visitingleton.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales
Find out more about the Yorkshire Dales by following this link...
Web Site: www.yorkshire-dales.com
Yorkshire Dales Joint Promotions
Details on all aspects of the Yorkshire Dales.
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org
4. Bus and Walks Links: Cumbria Classic Coaches
Acclaimed local operator of vintage buses - services on Tuesdays in summer and for hire all year round.
Web Site: www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk
Dales Walks
Details of walks in the Yorkshire Dales.
Web Site: www.daleswalks.co.uk
DalesBus
An organisation that supports and promotes the popular DalesBus services, operated from Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire to the Yorkshire Dales. Contains timetable information and news.
Web Site: www.dalesbus.org
Friends of Dales Rail guided walks
...on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle / Leeds-Lancaster-Morecambe and Caldervale (Leeds-Halifax- Manchester) lines.
Web Site: www.friendsofdalesrail.org
Off the Rails
Unique Cycle rides and tours in the Yorkshire Dales, based at Settle, at the Station Yard.
Tel: 01729 82 44 19
Email: rides@offtherails.org.uk Web Site: www.offtherails.org.uk/
The Ramblers Association
Britain's largest walking charity...
Web Site: www.ramblers.org.uk/
Traveline
One-stop bus information for the whole country. Calls to the one number will direct you to a regional call centre for up to date information
Tel: 0870 608 2 608
Web Site: www.traveline.org.uk
Walks around the Ribblehead area
Web site for Ribblehead Station and the Station Inn covering walking from and to Ribblehead. Other useful links to public transport information
Web Site: www.croftway.freeserve.co.uk/ribble.htm
5. Photo libraries: http://mysettleandcarlislegallery.photos.gb.net/
John Longden is a second generation S&C enthusiast, he developed a keen interest in the line from his father who would regularly take him to see steam specials in the 1980s. He is based in North Stainmore, near Kirkby Stephen and he concentrates his photographic efforts almost exclusively on the Settle & Carlisle line. His on-line gallery provides an up-to-date look at workings over the route.
Web Site: mysettleandcarlislegallery.photos.gb.net/
http://richardarmstrong.fotopic.net/c1302496.html
Richards interest in the railways started over 30 years ago through his father who would take him and brother Warren to various locations to photograph the trains.He joined the railways in 1980 and in 1988 became a Train Driver for British Rail.He presently drives HST's and Class 91 electric locomotives to London King's Cross.He drove over the S&C for 7 years with Arriva and then Northern.His main passion is photographing the railway and the breathtaking landscapes of the S&C.
Web Site: richardarmstrong.fotopic.net/c1302496.html
http://warrenarmstrong7872.fotopic.net/
Warren Armstrong is a keen Railway enthusiast/photographer who concentrates most of his spare time on the S&C Railway. Born in Leeds in 1964, it wasn't until the Summer of 1978 that his interests in the Railways really began. He joined British Railways in 1980 after leaving High School, and served almost seven years before changing careers in 1987. His photographic collections span from the year 2005 up until the present day and record some of the movements of freight, passenger, steam and charter trains.
Web Site: warrenarmstrong7872.fotopic.net/
http://whitemasksnaps.fotopic.net/c855377.html
John Hooson has spent at least one week's holiday at Garsdale every year since 1982. The original plan was to put up a few pictures taken within 1/2 mile of the cottage he stays at, but that has now been extended by a few miles in each direction, as have the loco classes pictured.
Web Site: whitemasksnaps.fotopic.net/c855377.html
Settle-Carlisle Fotopic gallery
Images of the line from the 1980s to date.
Web Site: settlecarlislerail.fotopic.net/
Settle-Carlisle photos site
Web Site: myweb.tiscali.co.uk/greenarrow/settle/sc_s
www.railwayphotos.net/sc_start.html
Kevin Law has put together a very comprehensive photographic journey along the Settle-Carlisle Line with photo and video galleries.
Web Site: www.railwayphotos.net/sc_start.html
www.visitcumbria.com/simon.htm
On this you will find some stunning aerial photos of most of the major features, taken by Simon Ledingham.As you will see from this link, Simon has a gyrocopter which he uses for the purpose.Scroll down his web page until you see the heading Railway Features
Web Site: www.visitcumbria.com/simon.htm
6.Other rail links: Brit Rail - rail tickets for non-UK residents
BritRail offers customers a wide range of passes to suit most travel plans with a variety of different validities and zones. Choose from Consecutive Passes to Flexi Passes in either 1st or Standard Class. Discount prices are available for Seniors, Youths, Families, Groups and Off-Season travel. In addition, for the person making just one journey between two stations, BritRail has a wide range of point-to-point tickets.
Web Site: www.britrail.com
Man In Seat Sixty-One
A comprehensive guide to worldwide rail travel
Web Site: www.seat61.com
National Rail
This award-winning website provides real-time train running information, service alterations, details of special offers and much more
Web Site: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Settle-Carlisle Yahoo Group
A forum for people to ask questions, exchange views, photographs and information about "England's most spectacular railway"
Web Site: groups.yahoo.com/group/settle_carlisle/
TrainTraveling.com
TrainTraveling.com is an ever-changing and increasingly indispensible online resource for rail-focussed surfers.The site features passenger rail news links and travel guides for intercity rail, local transit, railtours and for the growing number of tourist trains including steam lines, scenic railways,, dinner trains and heritage trolleys.Traintravelling .com has developed an international following and currently logs nearly 25,000 unique visitors per month.
Web Site: www.traintraveling.com/uk_ireland-tourist.html

In the past the line has been blocked for periods of up to one month by snow

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