Station Name: THRELKELD

[Source: Alan Young]

Threlkeld Station Gallery 2: May 1966 - June 1970

Threlkeld station looking east in May 1966 from the siding which served the cattle dock. By this time, goods traffic had ceased to be handled. The down side of the island platform is seen with the distinctive arrangement of the signal box abutting the station building, both constructed in the 1890s of local stone. The lean-to coalhouse and lamp room on the near side of the signal box was added in 1918. In the distance is a row of houses for employees of the granite quarry and concrete paving works.
Copyright photo by John Alsop

Threlkeld station looking east in May 1966 at the up face of the island platform. Although the structures are rather austere the juxtaposition of the signal box and station building makes the station highly distinctive. The lanterns attached to the wall were lit by acetylene gas, and might still be at the time of this photograph; latterly they were changed to burn oil. BR totem nameplates were fitted, probably in the late 1950s, and one can be seen just beyond the signal box. At this date each side of the platform was in use but single-line working was introduced in December 1967.
Copyright photo by Nigel Mundy

Threlkeld station in July 1968 with the beginnings of the 'basic railway'. The loop has been disconnected, some track lifted and signalling abolished if the missing arm is anything to go by. The Derby Lightweight DMU is on one of the through services to Carlisle. These ran not so much for passenger convenience but to allow DMUs to return to Upperby depot for servicing. By this time crews were probably also based at Upperby. These movements became necessary following closure of the section west of Keswick. The Derby Lightweights were all withdrawn from passenger service by 1969. That seen here is in blue livery, which quite suited them, but the Driving Trailer (nearest camera) has the BR logo behind the cab door whereas the Driving Motor has it on the cab door. These units had the Yellow Diamond multiple unit coupling code and this caused a problem when full yellow ends were introduced. The solution was as seen here, the yellow diamond over a black background.
Photo Michael Mensing

A Class 108 DMU bound for Keswick is seen at Threlkeld station c1970. The BR(LM) nameboard in the foreground stands on part of the platform that is no longer maintained as the two-coach DMUs stop adjacent to the building.
Photo from John Mann collection

The island platform at Threlkeld station looking west c1970. Both the running line and the siding that served the cattle dock (left) have been removed.
Photo from John Mann collection

Threlkeld station looking east on 22 June 1970 as a Class 108 DMU departs for Keswick. Only the northern (former down) face of the island platform remains in use since single-line working was introduced in December 1967 with the down track having been dismantled.
Photo from Steve Davies collection


Threlkeld station looking west c1970. The signal box closed on 4 December 1967 after which the line operated as a long siding from Penrith. The down side track and sidings had also been removed by this date and the station looks derelict. It is, of course still open using the up side only. Down side totem signs have also been removed.
Photo from John Mann collection

The up side of Threlkeld station looking west c1970. Although the station remains open it has been unstaffed since 1967 and the buildings are out of use and locked apart from the booking office which leads to the way out via the subway. Two totem signs are still displayed. It is likely the station only ever had four totems
Photo from John Mann collection

Threlkeld station looking east from the up side of the island platform c1970. Some passengers wait on the platform:  they are a rarity these days!!
Photo from John Mann collection

Class 108 DMU bound for Keswick waits at Threlkeld c1970.
Photo from John Mann collection

A Class 108 DMU bound for Keswick is seen at the northern face of Threlkeld’s island platform on 22 June 1970. Although the station building and signal box are in place neither is in use; the box closed in December 1967 when single-line working was introduced and booking facilities were withdrawn in July 1968 when this station – and all others on the Keswick branch – ceased to be staffed. A BR(LM) nameboard carried by concrete stanchions is seen on the right.
Photo from Steve Davies collection

Click here for Threlkeld Station Gallery 3: c1970

 

 

 

[Source: Alan Young]



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