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"THE FELLSMAN " on 12th August 2009

BLACKBURN XXXXXXXXXXXOn the outward journey to Carlisle

Photos: S. Clarke

Leander rolls into Platform 2 at Blackburn Station on the northbound Fellsman
Leander stands steaming gently at signal PN 434 awaiting a road to take "The Fellsman" north to Clitheroe and Carlisle
 

CLITHEROE XXXXXXXXXXOn the return journey from Carlisle

Photos: P. Bleasdale

Jubilee No.5690 "Leander" stops in Clitheroe station on the return leg of "The Fellsman" from Carlisle in the evening sunshine

"Leander" leaving Clitheroe Station.
Leander approaches Bawdlands Bridge

Leander's fireman leans out of the cab impatiently as "The Fellsman" is stopped at the signal on the approach to Low Moor Level Crossing, waiting for the service train to Blackburn to clear the section ahead.

Finally given the right of way, Leander heads off towards Blackburn to complete the journey.

 

 

 

RE-SIGNALLING OF THE CLITHEROE LINE

Ribble Valley Section

NK writes:

Intermediate Block Signals have now been installed between Daisyfield and Horrocksford Junctions - one set on the Down Line (towards Clitheroe) approaching Langho, and the other on the Up Line (towards Blackburn) at Whalley.

At my specific request, Alan Bowles has kindly photographed the Home/Starter at Whalley, and possibly the signals at other locations may also be displayed in due course although access may be difficult for photographic purposes.

 

WHALLEY STATION

Photos: A. Bowles

December 2009

Whalley Station" illuminated" at night by the signal

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LOCOMOTIVE WORKING AT HORROCKSFORD JUNCTION

on 4 Nov 2009

Photos: S. Clarke

66174 approaches Horrocksford from the north

In bright sunshine & torrential rain 66174 waits a road into the cement works

66174 eases over West Bradford Road crossing
66174 enters the cement works to collect the loaded tanks
 

 

 

INCIDENT AT HORROCKSFORD JUNCTION

on 23 Sept 2009

by David Butterworth

The cement empties, (headed by 66141), arrived at Horrocksford Junction at 11:55 this morning (23/09), and drew past the signalbox, ready to set back onto the branch.

As nothing happened for quite a while, it was clear there was a problem.

In the meantime, the service train was due to make its own turnback. This train (150272) arrived at about 12:10, and was held at the signal.

At 12:20, the signalman, assisted by the shunter and another railman, applied a clamp to the faulty point . . .

. . . . and at 12:28 the cement train was then able to safely cross the junction.

When it was clear, the service train was able to cross over as normal, and fortunately it was still able to make an on-time departure from Clitheroe at 12:40.

 

 

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STANDEN HEY

by David Butterworth

8 March 2010

10.00 train from Manchester (156483) passing Standen Hey foot crossing on its approach to Clitheroe, running some 10 minutes late, in bright spring sunshine on Monday 8th March 2010

The on-time return journey of 156483 as it passes under the recently reconstructed occupation bridge below Lower Standen Hey Farm.

A few years ago, this stretch was very badly drained, with weeds growing between the rails.

Now we see both lines are of continuously welded track and suitable for a much higher speed than the present 45 mph.

 

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Miscellaneous Selection

An immaculately clean Duchess of Sutherland, No.6233, arrives at Blackburn on 29th June 2003,

Photo: C. Carr

45407, heads the St. James' Day Tripper on Langho Bank near Billington Cutting

Photo: B. Haworth

On 13th March 1999. Deltic class D9000, Royal Scots Grey, powers up the 1 in 82 bank just south of Langho station, Pendle Hill in the background, with the diverted 1O38 Glasgow - Bournemouth.

Photo: E. Buckley

Gresley Pacific 4472, Sir Nigel Gresley, heads over Entwistle Viaduct with a southbound excursion in the mid 1980s.

Photo: E. Buckley

Early Morning Steam. At approximately 08:15 on a bright, sunny morning, Ian Riley’s steam locos 76079 and 45407 head northwards down the bank towards Langho with a special from Manchester Vic. to Carlisle on Saturday 26th March 2005.

Photo: E. Buckley

47709, passes Clitheroe with a northbound Cumbrian Mountain Express on 19th July 2003.

Photo: C. Carr

 

A rare visitor to RVR metals, Class 52 Western Hydraulic, No. 1015, Western Champion, cuts a fine sight rolling down Langho Bank in what was an experimental livery “Golden Ochre” on 3rd September 2005.

For historians, this locomotive hauled the empty stock working of Pullmans, which formed Sir Winston Churchill’s Funeral Train in 1965.

Photo: B. Haworth

On 21st January 2006, Class 67, 67005, in Royal Train Livery, pilots classmate 67027 across Whalley Arches on a Bristol - Carlisle enthusiasts special.

 

Photo: E. Buckley

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John Deere Gator, in rail mode and acting as a personnel carrier, approaches the former Wilpshire Station en-route to Wilpshire Tunnel during the blockade of January 2007.

Photo: N. Kirby

A special excursion, hauled by a Class 40, passes through Clitheroe Interchange

Photo: G. Dudley

Above: Cement Train prepares to leave Horrocksford Junction in early sixties. Traffic is expected to return to this siding November 2007 thereby considerably easing road congestion.


Note: Presflow Cement Wagons and Old Gasometer on the skyline

Photo: K. Roberts

Left: 46203, ‘Princess Margaret Rose’ , digs in to the climb up to Gisburn, just North of Rimington, with a north-bound ‘Cumbrian Mountain Express’ on Saturday, 13th August 1994. Pendle Hill broods darkly in the background.

Photo: E. Buckley

Below left: Class 60 60094 pilots 47793 on a Northbound diverted West Coast Main Line service crossing Swanside Viaduct on 24th April 1993

Photo: K. Roberts

Below: Class 60 60029 stands adjacent to Castle Cement Engine Shed awaiting its naming ceremony on 4th July 1998. (The loco was named “CLITHEROE CASTLE”)

Photo: B. Haworth

   

Above photo: W. A. Camwell

For many, the concept of coal traffic conjures up images of wagons loaded with lumps and cobs of coal, the reality of the modern fuel for power stations is a pulverised commodity, which can be clearly seen in transit as 6M45, a diverted MGR service, slogs up Langho bank on 11th May 2003 with class 66, 66225, in charge.

Photo: B. Haworth

Blackburn to Darwen trams - dates unknown

Tram photos from the collection of RVR member, Geoffrey Hilditch, OBE

For further information about Blackburn Trams, click here

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Stanier 8F 2-8-0, no. 48125, passes Duckworth Mill at Roe Lee in 1962 with a northbound freight (probably Coton Hill - Carlisle)

Photo: M. Chapman

Christmas 1988 Class 47, No. 47532, tackling ‘Newsholme Bank' with 1T14 Ramsbottom–Carlisle charter with a perfectly lit Pendle Hill as the backdrop.

Photo: J. Matthews

Loadhaul DMS unit, No. 55012, runs into the Horrocksford Branch on 25th October 1996 after having arrived from Healy Mills on a route-learning special 5Z45.

Photo: J. Matthews

The unit reposes in the sylvan setting of the Horrocksford Branch prior to the coal traffic returning.

Photo: J. Matthews

Class 60, No. 60050, crosses Whalley Viaduct with a northbound freight.

Photo: J. Matthews

 

 

On Saturday 26th April 2003, LMS Pacific 6201, Princess Elizabeth, worked a south-bound charter over the S&C and B&H.

She had a scheduled water stop at Blackburn at Gilbraith’s yard, just west of Blackburn Station. Framed by the Blackburn skyline, she is seen being coaled as well, there having been no more than two shovels-full left on arrival at Blackburn.

Photo: E. Buckley

Resembling a garden shed on wheels, a PW Trolley heads south down Cemetery Hill towards Blackburn during 1959

Photo: K. Roberts

Railtrack MPV, DR98909, in weed killing mode, approaches Clitheroe in May 2001

Photo: C. Carr

 

To celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the formation of Ribble Valley Rail on Sunday, 9th September 2007, Northern Rail provided some of their much-admired special-liveried 156s for the final DalesRail 2007 services to Carlisle

Photo: E. Buckley

Above left, the 4-car formation on arrival at Carlisle in platform one.

Above, the same set reposes in the sidings before forming the final DalesRail 2007 service back to Blackpool North.

Photo: E. Buckley

 

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RAIL TRAFFIC

 

returned to the Horrocksford Branch

on 18 March 2008 for a trial run

 

prior to the introduction

of a regular service.

Photos: S. Clarke

37401 passing Horrocksford box prior to carrying out the shunt manoeuvre to gain access to the branch

Close up of the newly manufactured Polish tanks

37401, as it passes during the shunt move

37401 drawing the 15 empty tanks on to the branch at Horrocksford

   

 

Oliver Cromwell 70013

traversing the Ribble Valley en-route to Carlisle

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BR Pacific No. 70013, "Oliver Cromwell", storming Langho Bank on 4 August 2008

Photo: B. Haworth

"Oliver Cromwell" heads away from Langho Station on a downhill gradient towards Whalley Viaduct on 10 August 2008

Photo: B. Haworth

 

Six days later, "Oliver Cromwell" returned to the Ribble Valley, and is now observed surmounting the climb up Cemetery Hill Bank on the approach to Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Station on 10 August 2008

Photo: E. Buckley

Waiting photographers now getting that nostalgic whiff of steam

Photo: E. Buckley

Getting nearer and nearer to the station . . . .

Photo: E. Buckley

. . . . just about to pass under the road bridge at R&W

Photo: E. Buckley

"Oliver Cromwell" now steaming through Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, to the delight of waiting spectators, and other photographers

Photo: N. Kirby

. . . . . . and heading towards the former station at Wilpshire en-route to Carlisle

Photo: N. Kirby

 

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TED BUCKLEY

xxx writes:

46115 “Scots Guardsman” on “The Lune Habitat”, Carnforth to Chester, just south of Langho at 9.15 this morning, 6th September 2008.

 

The weather conditions were “extremely challenging” to say the least, but it was worth getting a soaking just to experience the sight and sound of a Royal Scot at full chat, for the first time in over FORTY YEARS!

   
 

TED BUCKLEY

On Saturday 1 August 2009, at 17:45 hrs LMS Pacific 6201, Princess Elizabeth, was noted on duty hauling the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" bound for Liverpool, and captured by Ted at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire.

 

 

Above: Leaving the closed "Wilpshire (for Ribchester) Station in the background.

Right: Proceeding slowly on the approach to Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Station towards the end of its long climb up Langho Bank.

 

Below: The summit of the bank is now in sight.

Right: Now observed on its descent down into Brownhill Cutting then Cemetery Hill and finally into Blackburn.

   
SIMON CLARKE

Steam in the Ribble Valley during weekend of 8/9 August 2009

Duchess of Sutherland glimpsed from the Petre Arms near Langho on Saturday 8 August 2009

Photo: S.Clarke

Scots Guardsman charges up Langho Bank on the Wakes Week Special to Blackpool on Sunday 9 August 2009

Photo: S.Clarke

 
SIMON CLARKE

Whalley Arches on 9 February 2010

Northern unit 150228 crosses Whalley viaduct on 2N54 15.00 Manchester Vic. - Clitheroe

Photo: S.Clarke

GBRf 66710 crosses Whalley arches in charge of 4C77 Fiddlers Ferry - Newbiggin gypsum train

Photo: S.Clarke

 

GBRf 66710 approaches Whalley arches in charge of 4C77 Fiddlers Ferry - Newbiggin gypsum train

Photo: S.Clarke

 

 

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