A special publication dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the line. It was in 1875 that the first goods movements operated over the new Midland Railway route to Scotland. From 1st May 1876 the public were able to board the first trains which operated from Leeds, through Skipton and up to Settle and the border city of Carlisle.

This special tribute book covers the 150 year history from its 6 year construction showing very rare new photographs from that period, through to operations and gradual decline. The line made headlines in the early 1980’s when efforts were made to close it completely but fortunately local opposition would come to oppose that.

With a starring role by the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and other local organisations and individuals, the line was reprieved for good and is now a vibrant route with huge numbers of people travelling and a large freight train business.

A4 size, 48 pages