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A Passion for Steam on The Settle & Carlisle Line (Paperback)
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A Passion for Steam on The Settle & Carlisle Line (Paperback)
Series: A Passion For, 1
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The Settle & Carlisle railway over the roof of England is
without doubt one of the most spectacular in the country. The
author first found the line by cycling a 100-mile round trip from
home. This and many more cycling adventures - including a day in
Ais Gill signal box, a night at Garsdale troughs and exploring for
the first time the line from Garsdale to Keighley - are all
featured, as are trips to Alston, Kirkby Stephen East and Leeds.
The weather always plays a part in any visit to the Settle &
Carlisle and this book has it all! From warm sunny days to a
cutting icy wind and snow, all were braved to record the final days
of BR steam operation. On 11 August 1968, when the final BR steam
train ran, all enthusiasts thought that was the end of main-line
steam. However, preserved steam had already ventured over the
Settle & Carlisle in 1967 - a fascinating period in history,
now forgotten, where immaculate preserved locos worked alongside
work-stained engines operated by British Railways. However, a BR
steam ban brought this to an end. It is truly remarkable that the
Settle & Carlisle line survived closure and, following the
lifting of the steam ban, preserved steam engines have now battled
to Ais Gill summit for the last 40 years. The author, like many
other people, joined the steam preservation movement and this book
includes his involvement with the overhaul and running of Blue
Peter and high-speed runs to Ais Gill summit. A Passion for Steam
on the Settle & Carlisle Line is therefore an incredible
journey through time showing how steam operation on the route has
changed, and written by someone who know the line so well.
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