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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 04/03/2013 at 17:27 #42023
Steamer
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3923 posts 		Hi all

Does anyone know if/when Settle and Armathwaite boxes are open to have a look around?
"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q)
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 04/03/2013 at 19:59 #42029
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177 posts 		All N.R. signal boxes are Private. (It used to be Rule 72a, in old rule books).

However, Settle Station signal box does open to the public. See http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/explore-the-line/stations/settle/ for contact details.
Just remember, this is the Station 'box, not the current Junction one.
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 13:59 #42058
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210 posts 		Smash the window and let yourself in; an emergency, unwritten rule, if one forgets your keys.
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 14:20 #42059
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Smash the window and let yourself in; an emergency, unwritten rule, if one forgets your keys.

but surely only if its your own property!

steamer- dont forget to pack a pair of sunglasses when you go, armathwaite is painted "properly" in midland colours!
"We don't stop camborne wednesdays"
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 15:34 #42061
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113 posts 		Umm, are there any specific rules other than the sunglasses for proper approach a high-visibility signal box?
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 16:56 #42068
Steamer
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3923 posts 		" said:
All N.R. signal boxes are Private. (It used to be Rule 72a, in old rule books).

However, Settle Station signal box does open to the public. See http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/explore-the-line/stations/settle/ for contact details.
Just remember, this is the Station 'box, not the current Junction one.
Um, I can't see any contact info on that page.

Looking around the Web, all I can find is that the two boxes have been preserved by Friends of the S&C and have been restored as visitor attractions, but no times are given.
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 17:00 #42069
Steamer
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3923 posts 		" said:
All N.R. signal boxes are Private. (It used to be Rule 72a, in old rule books).

However, Settle Station signal box does open to the public. See http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/explore-the-line/stations/settle/ for contact details.
Just remember, this is the Station 'box, not the current Junction one.
Thanks for the link. Settle Station is open every Saturday or by special arrangement if anyone else is interested.

Does anyone know when Armathwaite opens?
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 17:02 #42070
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Online 		http://www.foscl.org.uk/recent-news/armathwaite-signal-box

link above, seems to be by arrangement only (contact numbers provided)

HTH
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Settle and Armathwaite boxes 05/03/2013 at 19:59 #42081
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177 posts 		" said:
http://www.foscl.org.uk/recent-news/armathwaite-signal-box

link above, seems to be by arrangement only (contact numbers provided)

HTH
Ah, I wasn't aware of that. Looks like a trip oit is needed.
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