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|            | | ***Dales Railcard Offer***[Last Updated: Tuesday 07 October 2008] Northern Rail have announced the £6.00 flat fare offer will be available to Dales Railcard holders and Friends Gold Card holders from Monday, 6 October 2008 until Saturday, 7 February 2009. A new, additional benefit will be available during the first four weeks of the offer. Take a friend for the same fare. From 6 October until 2 November 2008, Dales Railcard and Gold Card holders can be accompanied by another adult at the flat fare rate of £6.00 each. The offer is for a day return ticket valid on the Settle-Carlisle line including Brampton and Wetheral on the Tyne Valley line and on the Leeds-Morecambe line. The normal Dales Railcard area of travel will apply. Up to four children can accompany Dales Railcard holders for a flat fare of £3.00 each. There are no restrictions relating to time of travel and the offer is available during the Christmas-New Year period. The flat fare ticket can be purchased from staffed stations on the day of travel or in advance. When booking offices are closed or if you are boarding the train at an unstaffed station, you should purchase your ticket from the conductor on the train. No further discount for children, concessionaries or railcards is permitted with the offer and it cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. More details about the Dales Railcard and Friends Gold Card is available at http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/railcard_info.cfm Anne Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co Dales Railcards[Last Updated: Wednesday 11 June 2008] Please take care with your new Dales Railcards - the cards can be defaced by heat. The cards should not be laminated. Discounts for Rail Users[Last Updated: Tuesday 29 July 2008] Here is a great offer for anyone travelling to or from Carlisle on the Settle-Carlisle line. The Lakes Court Hotel is conveniently located next to Carlisle Railway Station. The perfect place for you to enjoy a cup of tea or a bite to eat on arrival at Carlisle, or whilst waiting for your train to arrive. The hotel is delighted to offer a 15% discount off refreshments including tea and coffee, snacks and bar meals to all rail users. To take advantage of this offer, please show your valid in-date rail ticket when purchasing refreshments and 15% will be taken off your bill. Please note that this offer does not include beverages from the bar. Anne, Settle Carlisle Railway Development Co Real time information[Last Updated: Wednesday 11 June 2008] The National Rail site www.nationalrail.co.uk now includes all 2500 UK stations in its Live Departure Boards service. Make sure you click "back" to come back to our site when you've checked your trains! Trolley and guides[Last Updated: Tuesday 29 July 2008] On-Train Guides More information about the volunteer On Train Guides is available here. Most weeks from Tuesday to Friday there will be a guide on the 0950, 1044 and 1146 trains from Settle to Carlisle. Most weekdays there will be a guide on the 0853 from Carlisle and sometimes on the 1151 and 1400 as well. On Saturdays we aim to cover any groups that are booked, most often on the 0950, 1044 and 1146 from Settle. The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company operates a refreshment trolley service on the Settle-Carlisle route. Where possible, trolleys will be available on the following trains:
There may be occasions, when for circumstances beyond our control, we have no alternative but to withdraw a trolley service. Christmas Trains[Last Updated: Monday 18 August 2008] On Thursdays from 27 November to 18 December 2008 inclusive, an additional train for late evening Christmas shopping will run between Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen. Departing at 2057 from Carlisle and stopping at Armathwaite, Lazonby, Langwathby and Appleby' returning from Kirkby Stephen at 2200. Anne Settle Carlisle Railway Dev Co 2008 work[Last Updated: Thursday 02 October 2008] Further engineering work is being undertaken during 2008:-
Anne Ridley, Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company Work undertaken[Last Updated: Saturday 29 July 2006] The following work was undertaken during the July blockade of the line:  Plain Line Track Renewals First Engineering and Network Rail MP&I Management.8.5 miles of new rail 10.000 new sleepers 40,000 tonnes of new ballast 10 miles of tamping Sites: Sheriff Brow, Ribblehead, Blea Moor Tunnel, Garsdale, Moorcock, Ormside, Long Marton. Plus tamping of previous worksites. DRS 66407 worked on the blockade trains, seen here north of Settle. (c) JP Buckley Kirkby Stephen Switches & Crossing renewal Carillion and Network Rail MP&I Management. Rail 3200 yards 2100 sleepers 30,000 tonnes of ballast 6 sets of point ends 1400 yards of associated plain line renewals  Other Works:Drainage at Plumb Cutting and Low House. IMM - Maintenance sites numerous throughout the route. Structures work continuing from last blockade at Lunds and Aisgill Viaducts Surveying and investigation for future works. Communication cable routing. Freightliner's 66508 also worked on the blockade trains, seen here at Langcliffe which is north of Settle. (c) JP Buckley Work being undertaken[Last Updated: Thursday 18 October 2007] The following is a list of work undertaken from October to December 2007 at weekends. This is why the line is closed. Thank you to Network Rail for providing this information. Week 29 relates to the week commencing 15 October 2007.
The following is a list of work undertaken from January to March 2007 at weekends. This is why the line was closed. Thank you to Network Rail for providing this information. Wks Site Summary of Works Rail renewed Ballast renewed Sleepers renewed 42 Low House Reballast Nil 1250t Nil 42,43,44 Selside Reballast and Re-rail 3285y 9200t Nil 43,44,45 Armathwaite RB, RR, RS 2204y 10250t 3750 46 Griseburn RB Nil 2500t Nil 46,50,51 Culgaith RR, RS, RB 1767y 7520t 1100 47,48,49 Aisgill RB, RS, RR 2579y 10300t 3610 47,48 Kirkby Thore RB, RS, RR 1691y 6800t 2370 49,52 Duncowfold RB, RS, RR 1302y 5200t December 2007[Last Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2007] The 5-year scheme of engineering work to improve the quality and capacity of the line will result in the partial or full closure of the line on a number of pre-determined dates. ENGINEERING WORK IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON THE LEEDS-SETTLE-CARLISLE LINE DURING EVERY WEEKEND FROM 15 SEPTEMBER UNTIL DECEMBER. WORK IS TO TAKE PLACE AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. THIS WILL RESULT IN THE LINE BEING CLOSED BETWEEN DIFFERENT STATIONS EACH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. WEEKEND TRAINS/RAIL REPLACEMENT BUSES ARE BEING MADE AVAILABLE ON A WEEKLY BASIS. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CHECK ON DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL TIMES AND ANTICIPATED DISRUPTION TO JOURNEYS PRIOR TO TRAVELLING.
During the engineering work, it is anticipated that train times will be amended. Passengers are advised to check train times at their local station or by contacting National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950. All details are provided in good faith by the Settle-Carlisle Partnership using information received from Northern Rail, Metro and Network Rail. The Partnership accepts no liability for any inaccuracy or omissions in the information provided. We endeavour to keep the information as up-to-date as possible. If you have any queries regarding engineering work timetables, please contact Northern's Customer Relations on 0845 0000 125 or by emailing customer.relations@northernrail.org. Add your details to our email mailing list for the latest information. Click here to see the work undertaken during the July 2006 blockade. Why is the work needed, and why now? The work will address years of wear and tear and has been brought forward after recent inspections revealed a deterioration in the condition of the track. Due to the nature of the route, geological conditions and the intensity of freight traffic, it is clear that the line will no longer be able to support these levels of traffic without significant renewals. The Friends support this to ensure the continued future of the line. Gary Openshaw, Network Rail's area general manager for Lancashire and Cumbria explained: "This major track upgrade project will improve the performance of the railway bringing long-term benefits to passengers and freight operators. Network Rail is looking to the future of the line by carrying out this programme, ensuring the line can continue to provide a good service to passengers and freight alike." Yorkshire Air Ambulance[Last Updated: Tuesday 29 July 2008] Fundraising Walks
All funds raised from this event will go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy a lovely day out in the Ribblehead area. Full details and sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the walks pages of this website. Special Headboard Auction A special headboard has been made for a steam charter train on Sunday 17th August from Hellifield - Carlisle organised by Kingfisher Railtours. The headboard will consist of the words "Dalesman - Yorkshire Air Ambulance". This steam charter is running to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and all money raised from the auction will be sent to them. The auction will take place on Carlisle Station half an hour before the steam train departs for Hellifield and will be carried out by a professional auctioneer from Carlisle. Railcards for locals and members of the Friends[Last Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2007] DALES RAILCARD For residents local to the line within the eligible postcode areas, you should consider buying a Dales Railcard. A Railcard cost £10, is valid for a year, and gives you great savings on travel. The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line are delighted to announce that Northern Rail have agreed to extend the Dales Railcard scheme to its members. The "Friends Gold Card" provides members with 1/3rd off travel from Leeds-Carlisle, Leeds-Morecambe and Brampton and Wetheral, as well as special offers. It costs just £12 per year on top of Friends membership from just £10 (£3 for under 18s). There's never been a better time to join the Friends! To join and obtain a "Gold Card", either:
The Friends are very grateful to Northern Rail for this significant development and hope that it increases the passenger numbers on the line, whilst providing another valuable membership benefit. Bus links from the line[Last Updated: Friday 10 October 2008] Selected bus links are provided below (these will open in a new window and may require Adobe Acrobat Reader): This information is collated on behalf of the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the Friends accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided at the links below. The Dalesbus website provides public transport information for the Yorkshire Dales. Cravenlink: http://dalesbus.org/cravenlink Grassington: Weekdays: http://dalesbus.org/skipgras Grassington: Sundays and Bank Holidays http://dalesbus.org/66a.html Malham: http://dalesbus.org/malham.html Slaidburn (Bowland Transit): http://dalesbus.org/B10.html Clapham/Ingleton: http://www.northyorkstravel Hawes Village Bus: http://www.northyorkstravel Dent Station to Dent and Sedbergh (Saturdays only): route 564 listed on http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/publictransport/busserv/timetables/default.asp Carlisle to Settle MP3[Last Updated: Friday 15 February 2008] The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line have developed a commentary in MP3 format to allow visitors to the line to hear about the sights along its 72 mile length. Often, volunteer guides are on the trains to point out these items - but now everyone can enjoy them. These MP3 files are presently in a trial stage, and will be updated for the final release. Any comments can be sent to richard.morris@settle-carlisle.com. Each MP3 file represents the journey between two stations, and there is one explaining Carlisle station as well. To download, RIGHT CLICK each of the filenames below and select "save it to your computer", and then transfer it to your MP3 player if you wish. 11. Ribblehead Viaduct Heritage Walk (previously published) - read more by left clicking here 13. Horton to Settle Glasgow Trains supported[Last Updated: Monday 04 February 2008] The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line welcomes news that Renaissance Trains are progressing introduction of new through Glasgow-Nottingham trains. These were removed in the 1980s by British Rail as part of their plans to close the Settle-Carlisle 'by stealth'. Renaissance Trains are the organisation behind the commencement of Hull Trains, an existing and successful open access operator. Peter Wilkinson, director of Renaissance Trains said: "Renaissance Trains is indeed now committed to developing its Glasgow Trains operation. We have begun the process of building the business case that the Regulator and Network Rail require as part of the licence application." We wish Renaissance Trains well with their plans, which help to go some way to achieving one more of the Friends' goals in its Five Year Plan. Friends Secretary JP Buckley said: "The Settle-Carlisle Line was built as a main line, and it is our objective for it to be returned to that status. We see an ever increasing number of passengers travelling from the Midlands, Yorkshire and Cumbria to Scotland and they will be better served by direct trains. The Friends reiterates its support to Northern Rail for the existing franchised service and hopes that both parties and other industry stakeholders can work in harmony to achieve the best outcome for the line and its users." For more information about Glasgow Trains, visit http://www.renaissancetrains.com/glasgow-trains.html Settle-Carlisle models[Last Updated: Monday 21 July 2008] UPDATE 21/7/08 - SETTLE-CARLISLE SPRINTER UNIT NOW AVAILABLE - see below! We are delighted to announce that Hornby are to produce models of some of "our" trains and buildings in 2008. Following requests by the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line, Hornby will produce the following items, which will be available from the Friends' shop at Settle station and our website shop www.settle-carlisle.com/webshop when they are released: R2694 Northern Rail class 156 Sprinter in Settle-Carlisle vinyled livery - with a photo of Ribblehead Viaduct and more on the sides! Now available from our website shop now at a great price - RRP £84.75, our price £70.62, Friends members price £63.74! Click here for pictures of the real thing!
R8798 Skaledale East station (which is modelled on Dent station) - available now and in stock - http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html - this item also includes an extension building (not illustrated) which fits on the left of the building as shown below.
R8856 Skaledale East waiting shelter (which is also modelled on Dent station) - now in stock! http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html
R8850 Skaledale East engine shed (based on Midland Railway designs) - now in stock! http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html
R8853 Skaledale East signal box (which is exactly like that at Settle station, as preserved by the Friends) - sold out at the moment. http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html
R8852 Skaledale East goods shed (which is based on the design of the goods shed which many of the Settle-Carlisle stations had) - available now and in stock - http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html
R8851 Skaledale East water tower (based on designs found on the line)
R8797 Newspaper kiosk (like that at Hellifield station, now disused) - now in stock! http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/acatalog/Skaledale.html
The buildings will also be available in Hornby's N gauge range "Lyddle End". We have a great selection of Hornby products available NOW at our Settle station shop, and also via our website shop www.settle-carlisle.com/webshop - both at amazing prices! Ribblehead Viaduct Walk[Last Updated: Saturday 02 August 2008]
We are hoping to organise a similar type of event in 2009. If you would like to be among the first to know about it (and wish to receive occasional emails with news about the line) click here. Image copyright JP Buckley. You can view a video of a flight across North Yorkshire, including Ribblehead Viaduct, on the Yorkshire Post website. Don't forget to come back to this site to continue exploring the Settle-Carlisle Line! Mark Rand (FoSCL) introduced the speakers - Drew Haley from Northern Rail, Tony Freschini (FoSCL), Jon Mitchell (ITV Weatherman) and Mike Harding. (L) Mark Rand looks on (right) as Drew Haley next to him speaks about the line. Image copyright JP Buckley. (R) ITV weatherman Jon Mitchell speaks of his passion for the line, and for the weather in the Ribblehead area. Image copyright JP Buckley. (R) Coach shuttles operated from car parks in Horton to minimise the impact of the event on Ribblehead. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line are organising 14 fully guided walks on Saturday 20th September 2008. All the walks start and finish at Ribblehead. They vary greatly in mileage and content. 
The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line organised a walk across Ribblehead Viaduct during a planned closure of the line on Sunday 22 July 2007. 
The day started with VIPs undertaking the first walk across the viaduct. Here they go walking north from the station towards the viaduct. Image 
Ribblehead Viaduct from Whernside,