The Tom Derrington Railway Archive

Kirkby Stephen station pictured in a brief sunny interlude between snow showers on 29 December 1983. Along with the majority of stations on the Settle to Carlisle line, Kirkby Stephen closed in 1970, but was reopened in 1986.

Little Salkeld Station 29 December 1983

Little Salkeld station, on the Settle to Carlisle line, pictured in dramatic lighting on 29 December 1983. The station closed to passengers in 1970 and is now a private residence. In the foreground of this view is the bridge carrying the line over the Little Salkeld to Langwathby road.

Lostwithiel Station Building 29 July 1978

Lostwithiel station basks in the summer sunshine on 29 July 1978. The wooden station building with faded Western Region paintwork is clearly in need of a little maintenance. However, the scene just oozes atmosphere, with all the various signs and ex GWR fittings. Unfortunately, this interesting building was demolished a few years later.

Lostwithiel Goods Shed 29 July 1978

Clearly showings its broad gauge origins, Lostwithiel goods shed is pictured near the end of its life, on 29 July 1978. By this time it was out of use, and its only role here appears to be a perch for the local gulls (and on the chimney) rooks!