Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2016

Anniversary Programme

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Garsdale Station 1876-2016

Carlisle-Leeds train at Garsdale - Pete Shaw ©Statue of Ruswarp, Garsdale - Pete Shaw ©

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sdale Station

• Anniversary

•YEARS

1869 First sod cut for the Settle-Carlisle, the Midland Railway’s express through route to Scotland.

1875 The Settle-Carlisle railway opens for freight trains.

1876 Most Settle-Carlisle stations open on May 1, the first day of passenger trains. The foundation stone for Mount Zion chapel near Garsdale station is laid the same day. However Garsdale station opening is not until August, probably August 4 as the Inspector’s Report authorising it is dated August 3.

1878 The six mile Branch line between Garsdale and Hawes is completed, establishing a 40 mile rail connection through Wensleydale between the Settle-Carlisle railway and the East Coast main line at Northallerton.

1900 Garsdale station turntable spins round in a gale with a steam locomotive on it, reputedly ‘for several hours’, providing the basis for a story in Rev W. Awdry’s book Troublesome Engines. The turntable has since been moved to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and restored to working order there. The old turntable pit can still be seen from trains, beside the track just north west of Garsdale station (on the valley side of the train).

1907 The highest water troughs in the world are built ½ mile from Garsdale station, enabling express trains to scoop up water without stopping.

1910 ‘The Wreck of the Scotch Express’ railway accident, near Garsdale on Christmas Eve, was the catalyst for significant improvements in rail safety systems nationally.

1927 Thousands of people travel to Leyburn on special trains to see the Total Solar Eclipse on June 29.

WWII A German plane drops its load of bombs near Dandrymire Viaduct at Garsdale Head.

1970 Garsdale and all other stations between Settle and Carlisle are closed, except Settle and Appleby.

1981 The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line Association (FoSCLA, now FoSCL) is formed.

1983 British Rail (BR) propose closure of the Settle-Carlisle and the associated Blackburn-Hellifield line.

1986 Garsdale and seven other small stations on the Settle-Carlisle line re-open for stopping passenger trains. The first minibus service is introduced for passengers between Garsdale station and Hawes.

Garsdale is a remote country station on the Settle-Carlisle railway line, which connects the Northern Powerhouse city of Leeds with the Border City of Carlisle 113 miles away. The railway – and therefore the station – is high up on the hillside, above the A684 road which links the A1(M) with the M6 motorway.

Garsdale is in Cumbria - but also within the Yorkshire Dales National Park for planning and conservation matters. The station used to be known as Hawes Junction because of its former connection with the Wensleydale railway and the small market town of Hawes. A local minibus (the Little White Bus) now runs between Garsdale station and Hawes, 6 miles away.

Timeline

Diverted Glasgow-Penzance train at Garsdale - Pete Shaw ©

GARSDALE STATION

1986-1989 FoSCL and local volunteers refurbish and

improve passenger facilities at Garsdale station. Meanwhile the national campaign against BR’s closure proposal grows - and reaches Parliament.

1988 Transport Minister David Mitchell MP makes television headlines when he formally opens a new information room at Garsdale station - whilst the Settle-Carlisle line is still under threat of closure.

1989 The government refuses consent for British Rail to close the Settle-Carlise – the line is saved!

1990 Wensleydale Railway Association is founded to investigate reinstatement of passenger services.

2003 Wensleydale Railway plc signs a 99 year lease with Network Rail for the surviving 22 mile track and brings passenger trains back to Wensleydale between Leeming Bar and Leyburn (12 miles).

2004 Wensleydale Railway re-opens Bedale and Finghall stations and extends passenger services westwards from Leyburn to the current railhead at Redmire.

2007 Regular summer steam trains return to the Wensleydale Railway (WR). Initial discussions about restoration of the track west to Aysgarth begin (since taken forward by WR’s Extension Development Committee). The long-term goal is full reinstatement of the 40 mile line from Northallerton to Garsdale.

2009 Network Rail invest heavily to upgrade waiting and toilet facilities for passengers at Garsdale station. A life-size statue of collie dog Ruswarp (pronounced Russup) is funded by public subscription and unveiled on the platform opposite the signal box by Olive Clark and Ron Cotton. Ruswarp was the constant companion of the late Graham Nuttall, a founder member of FoSCL and ‘Garsdale station was their favourite place’. Ruswarp’s pawprint had been accepted in 1988 as a valid signature on the Parliamentary Petition to oppose closure of the line, because he was a regular fare-paying passenger.

2014 Northallerton: WR passenger services extend eastwards to the boundary of Northallerton when a station halt is built at Northallerton West.

2014 Hawes: The former weighbridge hut in Hawes station yard, once used as the coal merchant’s office, is restored by volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and then leased to the Wensleydale Railway Trust (a registered charity) for events such as occasional open days.

2016 The 30th Anniversary of the re-opening on July 14, 1986, of Garsdale and seven other small stations for regular passenger trains. This summer is also the 30th Anniversary of the first local minibus service between the station and Hawes. The present minibus service, run by the Little White Bus based in the Upper Wensleydale Community Office in Hawes, provides a mix of scheduled and bookable services year-round between town and station; to book, phone 01969 667400 in office hours.

2016 The week-end of August 6 and 7 has been chosen to mark the 140th Anniversary of the Opening of Garsdale station in 1876. Please see the programme of events in the centre of this leaflet and join us!

Garsdale is an unstaffed station so passengers boarding here buy their tickets on the train.

6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Garsdale - Pete Shaw ©

David Mitchell, Transport Minister visits Garsdale, 1988 - Pete Shaw ©

Saturday, 6 August

TALK: VICTORIAN GARSDALE & HAWES

Time: 11.45 am FREE entry *Venue: Dales Countryside Museum

Talk by Dr Christine Hallas, author of The Wensleydale Railway

NB Time suits No 156 bus to Hawes from Leyburn; also trains to Garsdale and Little White Bus to Hawes (NB book Little White Bus in advance for return to station)

Saturday, 6 August & Sunday, 7 AugustTHE BOOK OF BRIDGES

Time: 12.45 pm - 2.00 pm

Venue: Dales Countryside Museum

Immediately after the talks, on both days, there will be a rare opportunity to view the Midland Railway’s book of original coloured engineering drawings for the bridges on the Hawes branch (Garsdale to Hawes). This six mile line - which opened in 1878 and closed in 1959 - was built by Woodiwiss and Benton, railway contractors who built some sections of the Settle-Carlisle railway.

Time: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Venue:OPEN HOUR AT THE WEIGHBRIDGE HUT

This is the small yellow and green wooden building in the station yard car park and opposite the museum, formerly used by the coal merchant.

Sunday, 7 August

TALK: RAILS IN THE DALESAlso the title of the speaker’s next book, due for publication in April 2017

Time: 11.45 am FREE entry *Venue: Dales Countryside Museum

Talk by David Joy, author of Guide to the Wensleydale Railway and

former Editor, The Dalesman

NB Time suits No 830 buses to Hawes from Ingleton and Richmond and No 856 bus to Hawes from Northallerton, Bedale, Leyburn, Aysgarth and Bainbridge and trains to Garsdale (NB book Little White Bus in advance to and from Hawes )

Thursdays, 28 July & 11 August

THE JERICHO EXPERIENCE

The opportunity for a history-packed visit to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct, as featured in the recent popular ITV drama series, plusa visit to see and photograph the statue of

Ruswarp at Garsdale Station, the ‘dog that saved the line’. Train fare payable.

Telephone: 01524 811 492

Email: ruth.evans@settle-carlisle.com

Website: www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

PROGRAMME OF ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Garsdale Signal Box - Pete Shaw ©

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this leaflet is correct and that up-to-date contact information is provided. However no liability for any errors or omissions, changes since publication, direct or consequential loss, damage, injury or inconvenience can be accepted for any information or event. Please also check transport information for the day AND date of travel with care!

* See right for details…

Saturday, 6 August

WALK: HAWES VIA BURTERSETT TO GAYLE CHAPEL FOR TEA

Time: 1.15 pm

Meet at: Hawes Cemetery

Website: www.garsdale.info/MZC.html

A three mile circular guided walk from Hawes via Burtersett to Gayle chapel for tea (bring picnic, drinks provided) and return to starting point. Please note that your, and your childen’s, comfort and safety on the walk are your own responsibility. Thank you.

Sunday, 7 AugustSUNDAY SCHOOL HYMNS

Time: 3.30 pm

Venue: Mount Zion Chapel

Website: www.garsdale.info/MZC.html

Programme of familiar Sunday School hymns and choruses, with an opportunity to see old Sunday School records at Mount Zion chapel (near Moorcock Inn, 6 miles from Hawes). Followed by a community tea.

MOUNT ZION CHAPEL

The foundation stone for the chapel was laid on May 1, 1876 – the day on which the first passenger train ran on the Settle-Carlisle line.

The congregation invites everyone to join them on August 6 and 7 for two of the events in their annual programme. For more details, see www.garsdale.info/MZC.html, or phone Andy 01969 326 080.

Dandrymire Viaduct & Mount Zion Chapel - Pete Shaw ©

THE BOOK OF BRIDGES

“In autumn 2015 I was delighted to be invited to Hawes to view the detailed structural design manual held in the museum. This shows the railway structures on the closed line between Garsdale and Hawes.

After many years of working on bridge projects, using both old and new drawings, it is always a privilege to be able to carefully turn the pages of manuals which contain original plans. These plans give full confirmation that the Victorians were highly skilled structural engineers, capable of producing work of fine architectural quality. Additionally the standards of draughtsmanship and finish make the manual a most important historical document.”

Tony Freschini, British Rail Project Resident Engineer, Ribblehead Viaduct (1988-1992)

AN APPEAL TO MARK THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY

The Book of Bridges. The individual sheets of drawings are in good condition. However the book containing them – which is more than two feet high and a yard wide! - is now fragile and in need of skilled professional restoration to safeguard the drawings inside. To protect them for the future, it is hoped that the necessary restoration work can be undertaken by experienced bookbinders as soon as possible. At the same time, the drawings will be digitally scanned for permanent reference, with copies to be available in future for public reference and individual study.

* To launch the Book of Bridges Appeal, no charge will be made for admission to the Anniversary talks on August 6 and 7 but donations towards the cost of the book restoration made through the Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum will be very much appreciated.

Telephone: Ruth Annison 01969 650 349

PROGRAMME OF ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

HAWES - THE DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUMIn the original railway station building; access from the car park.

Address:Station Yard, Hawes,

North Yorkshire DL8 3NT

Telephone: 01969 666210

Website: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Also housed in the museum building (access from the platform) are Stage 1 Cycles (cycle hire, repairs and sales) and The Firebox Cafe Telephone: 01969 666 873.

WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY

A heritage line running predominately diesel services and with steam on selected services in the summer months.

Stations:Northallerton West,

Leeming Bar, Bedale, Finghall Lane, Leyburn, Redmire

Telephone: 01677 425 805

Website: www.wensleydalerail.com

Holiday Cottageto Rent

Based at Aysgarth Station, Sleeps 4.

Contact details as above.

Weighbridge Hut Hawes - Ruth Annison ©

MOUNT ZION CHAPEL6 miles from Hawes, ¾ mile from Garsdale station towards Hawes, close to the Moorcock Inn and the junction of the A684 Hawes-Sedbergh road with the B6259 to Kirkby Stephen.

Website: www.garsdale.info/MZC.html

HAWES CHURCHYARDA steep walk!

A memorial to victims of The Wreck of the Scotch Express railway accident on Christmas Eve, 1910, is under the trees at the far side of the highest of three cemeteries.

THE WEIGHBRIDGE HUTSituated in Hawes station yard, opposite the Dales Countryside Museum.

EVENT VENUES & PLACES OF INTEREST

SNAIZEHOLME RED SQUIRREL TRAIL2.5 mile woodland walk.

Details at: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Telephone: 01969 666210

Website: www.wensleydalersg.co.uk

THANK YOU!This leaflet has been produced with financial support from the following organisations:

• The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes •• The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line •

• Hawes and High Abbotside Parish Council • • Hawes Town Team (Portas Fund) •

Thank you all for your support - and also the volunteer distributors

Transport connections at Garsdale - John Carey ©

SETTLE-CARLISLE TIMETABLEWebsite: www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50

THE LITTLE WHITE BUSTo/from Garsdale station. Scheduled 16 seater minibus service year-round between Garsdale station and Hawes-Hardraw-Gayle.

Also demand response 8am-9pm (book in advance - phone 01969 667400 Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-12.30pm. Out of office hours LWB Driver on: 07816 986448

Website: www.littlewhitebus.co.uk

Email: uwco@btinternet.co.uk

Twitter: @LittleWhiteBus

MONDAY – SATURDAY YEAR-ROUND LITTLE WHITE BUS

No. 156Leyburn-Hawes (some connections from/to Bedale No 159)

Telephone: 01969 667400

Website: www.littlewhitebus.co.uk

Email: uwco@btinternet.co.uk

Twitter: @LittleWhiteBus

SUMMER SUNDAY DALESBUS SERVICESNo. 830 Ingleton-Ribblehead-Hawes

No. 830 Richmond-Reeth-Muker-Buttertubs Pass-Hawes

No. 856 Northallerton-Bedale-Leyburn-Aysgarth–Bainbridge- Hawes

Website: www.dalesbus.org

SATURDAY ONLY TO SEPTEMBER 3DALES HIGHWAYMAN

No. 802 Wakefield-Leeds-Otley-Pateley Bridge-Grassigton-Buckden-Aysgarth-Bainbridge-HawesNo. 800

Website: www.dalesbus.org

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION

SOME OTHER BUS SERVICES

Garsdale is an unstaffed station on the Settle-Carlisle line, six miles west of Hawes off the A684.

A year-round community minibus connects the station with Hawes - See details on right for the Little White Bus.

(Some, but not all, accept concessionary bus passes)

For information about other bus operators to and from Hawes please see below, or phone Hawes Information Centre 01969 666210

Check times for DAY AND DATE of travel with care as times are not the same every day of the week!

Settle-Carlisle RailwayCalendar 2017

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13 colour photographs by Pete Shaw showing steam and diesel trains in scenic locations along the line.A4 size - 310 x 210mm. £10.50 each incl. p&p.

By Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. This book showcases the world's great trains, from Stephenson’s Rocket to modern doublestacked freight. The author celebrates rail transport and makes a compelling case for its future. £20 incl. p&p.

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TRAIN SERVICESThe Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line is part of the national rail network, with year-round daily passenger services. These run to a fixed timetable, with diesel Sprinter trains operated by Northern, who also run Lancashire DalesRail services on summer Sundays until 11 September, 2016. The service runs from Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe and seven other Lancashire stations to Hellifield, Settle and then all stations to Carlisle. A programme of guided walks from the train is also available. Check timetable for day and date of travel with care; buy tickets at staffed stations (or on the train when travelling from an unstaffed station).Occasionally, steam charter trains are also run by private operators, from whom tickets must be booked in advance.

USEFUL TRAIN INFORMATION National Rail (train times and fares) Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50 Northern Rail (24 hours) Customer Services: 0800 200 60 60

DALES RAILCARDS FOR DISCOUNT FARES & SPECIAL OFFERS Website: settle-carlisle.co.uk Telephone: 01768 353 200

LOCAL INFORMATION & ACCOMMODATIONTourist Information Centres: Appleby: 01768 351 177 Carlisle: 01228 598 596 Horton-in- Ribblesdale: 01729 860 333 Kirkby Stephen: 017683 71 199 Leeds: 0113 2425 242 Settle: 01729 825 192 Skipton: 01756 792 809 Cumbria Tourism: 01539 822 222 Welcome to Yorkshire: 0113 3223 500 Yorkshire Dales National Park: 01969 666 210

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First service train for 16 years stops at Garsdale, 14.07.1986 - Pete Shaw ©

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