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The Cabman's Shelter (formerly at Ilkley Station) was used from a very early
stage as the ticket office as well as general office, as can be seen here.
However, with the purchase of the former Barmouth ticket office, the Cabman's
Shelter has been completely restored and is used as a waiting room.
(c) Stephen Walker.
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The opportunity arose to purchase the former Barmouth Station ticket office,
which arrived at Embsay shortly afterwards. Since then it has been rebuilt by
Anton Clarke, pictured here before starting the task. When it was completed, it
allowed the Cabman's Shelter to be restored, and it is now in use as the
Waiting Room.
(c) Stephen Walker.
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Primrose in platform 2 at Embsay during an Enthusiast's
Day. Primrose must be just about ex-works, as the Southern Railway brakevan
behind has yet to be repainted, which would put the date around 1991.
(c) Robert Milner.
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Another visiting loco on the railway, this time an
ex-LMS 4F, seen from the footbridge in platform 2 with the
Gresley Restaurant Car. Whilst the loco was
on the railway, it hauled 12 coaches from Embsay to Stoneacre, a record on the
line (all the coaches we had that were seviceable!). Another feat was that of
Primrose who hauled it all the way back!
(c) Stephen Walker.
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Fowler H.W. Robinson is seen in Embsay with a selection
of restored wagons - probably during the course of a shunting move (they can
go on for HOURS!!).
(c) Dave Outibridge.
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Embsay station looking smart, and showing the recently installed ticket office (to the rear) that was pictured earlier on
this page.
(c) Stephen Walker.
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Embsay Signalbox is seen here before the rebuild was commenced (see next few
photos), and although it doesn't look too bad here, as it was stripped down,
more and more of th estructure was found to be rotten. The rebuild also
reinstated the small windows in the bottom half, as well as allowing the walkway
to be used.
(c) Wendy Anderson.
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This photograph shows the
Class 107 DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) at Embsay Station, about to depart
to Bolton Abbey. This DMU operates on a number of days through the year (see
Current Timetable), and is popular for the views it
affords to the passengers.
(c) Pete Walker.
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Barclay No. 22 is seen in Platform 2 at
Embsay with one of Stephen Middleton's superbly restored GER saloons. This
coach is one of several which makes up the
Stately Trains fleet of carriages. The picture was taken on 'Enthusiasts
Day', and also visible in the picture is Ann, a vertical
boilered sentinel loco dating from 1927, as well as the railway's ballast
hoppers and Shark brakevan (on loan from the NRM).
(c) Pete Walker.
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Embsay signalbox was really beginning to be a cause for concern, even when a
steel frame had been installed to hold it still. The work was carried out,
which involved replacing the planking and the corner posts, and consequently
we have a very smart operational signalbox at Embsay, as can be seen here.
(c) Robert Milner.
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One visiting locomotive which wasn't up to running the line was Damelza, which
was generously provided at the last minute to help out with a loco shortage for
a Thomas event. The loco managed one or two round trips before continually
running hot, so it was confined to the station pilot role. This was really
unfortunate as it would have made a lovely loco for the line - being a larger
version of Cranford.
(c) Robert Milner.
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The smart new signs and poster boards at Embsay are seen here - and yes, before
you ask they are apparantly in genuine LMS colours!
(c) YDRMT.
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The neat station is clearly seen here in this photograph which was taken in the
sunshine, although the weather is about to change, again, judging by the
clouds.
(c) YDRMT.
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This picture of Embsay Station, taken around Easter 2000, shows the
station's appearance being improved with new fecing on Platform 2 as well as
new running in boards (station name). The station has been painted in the
authentic LMS colours with black and yellow signs and poster boards.
(c) Simon Gott.
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This view is from exactly the same location as the previous one, but the
use of a zoom lens has allowed No. 22 to become visible on
the overrun, as well as showing off the magnificent Midland Railway signals at
the west end of the station.
(c) Simon Gott.
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Annie is seen here from the footbridge with the
vintage train ready to depart for Bolton Abbey
with a Strawberry Special (contact Stately
Trains for information of this service).
(c) Stephen Walker.
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Annie is seen here from platform 2 with the
vintage train ready to depart for Bolton Abbey
with the same Strawberry Special as above. The carriages are ex-GER saloons,
numbers 14 and 37, and will soon be joined by an ex-GNoSR carriage (No. 34),
currently being restored in Harrogate.
(c) Stephen Walker.
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Another view of the station buildings a whole demonstrates their character,
framed nicely by the underside of the footbridge. To the far left the
Bric-A-Brac stall has its own wooden building (well worth a look!). The station
itself comprises ladies and gents toilets, the buffet and finally the shop.
The waiting room is the historic (and completely restored) Cabman's Shelter,
formerly at Ilkley station.
(c) M.G.Riley.
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The GrantRail ballast regulator making a run on the line soon after its arrival. GrantRail were
based on the line for a number of months to test and train on their new machines - resulting in
two tampers (brand new) and a ballast regulator (also brand new) working at various times until
mid February 2001. Ignore the date on the photo - the camera was incorrectly set, as it should read 2000.
(c) YDRMT.
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Cranford sits in platform 2 as 140
departs for Bolton Abbey with a passenger train on a wet day.
(c) David Umpleby.
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During the winter season with its lighter loadings, only two or three coaches
are used so Annie is able to provide the haulage. Here
she is seen entering Embsay station, with the shed
steelwork visible in the background surrounding the original goods shed.
(c) David Umpleby.
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68005 is partially silhoetted here as it prepares to
depart for Bolton Abbey.
(c) David Umpleby.
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An unusual view of Embsay station - taken from the footplate of
visiting Lambton Tank No. 29 as it enters the
station with a service train from Bolton Abbey. This was the loco's second
visit to the line, and once again it proved popular.
(c) William Lister.
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This was the sight presented to the signalman first thing on the recent
Thomas event, with a lineup of locomotives
being prepared on the coal dock. These comprised of 140
(as Thomas), visiting Lambton No.29,
68005 and Cranford No. 2. Also
visible is M.D.H.B. No. 36 in platform 1. On the shed
road you would have found Annie, masquarading as 'Percy'.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The visiting 'Pug' from the Worth Valley is seen
here on the coal dock, just prior to lighting up in preparation for hauling a
special with Stephen Middleton's L & Y Director's Saloon to celebrate
its 100th birthday (the 'Pug').
(c) Tim Warner.
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A shunting manouvre takes place as the Pug hauls the vintage train out of
platform 2 while Lambton No. 29 is seen in platform 1 with a service train.
(c) Andrew Wilson.
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Shunting maouvre completed, the Pug sits in platform 1 at Embsay with the
Vintage Train awaiting the 'right away' to
depart.
(c) Andrew Wilson.
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The wintry scene from Embsay signalbox looking towards Bolton Abbey. Meaford waits at the bracket
as the light fades.
(c) Rob Daniels.
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Cranford enters Embsay with a train in the snow on
December 30th, 2001. Shortly after this the snow came down again, reducing
visibility and preventing further photos.
(c) Tim Warner.
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New Year's Day 2002 sees Cranford leaving the coal dock
with snow on the ground. In the background Annie can be
seen with the steam crane, with Monckton's boiler in red
primer also visible.
(c) Fred Kerr.
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Cranford stands in platform 1 ready for departure to
Bolton Abbey with on of the New Year's Day
Family Specials. The signal behind the loco has two arms (for improved
visibility), and has become a memorable feature of Embsay station.
(c) Fred Kerr.
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Changes at Embsay recently have included the provision of lighting and a paved forecourt to the station,
seen to good effect here. From left to right, we have the ex-GWR Barmouth Ticket Office, the former
Cabman's Shelter from Ilkley, and the original Embsay station building.
(c) Tom Ireland.
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More photographs of Embsay station and the surrounding area can be found on the other page.
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