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The Class 107 DMU approaches the loop
from Bolton Abbey.
(c) Simon Gott.
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The signal is pulled of, allowing the DMU to enter the loop road to pass the
steam-hauled service from Embsay.
(c) Simon Gott.
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The exchanging of staffs is seen here, between Beth - Cranford's
fireperson, and Pete - stoneacre signalman. Matthew watches on, ready
to collect the staff for the DMU which is in the loop.
(c) Simon Gott.
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These four pictures show the staff exchange going on between the loco crew heading for Bolton
Abbey and the signalman - in this case Bob Bonsall. As the train approaches, Bob holds up the
Stoneacre-Bolton Abbey staff, and a hand to receive the Embsay-Stoneacre staff that is on the
engine.
(c) David Spark.
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The same thing happens on the loco's footplate, and the staffs are exchanged.
(c) David Spark.
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The train carries on towards Bolton Abbey, and the signalman heads back to his 'box to set the
route for the other train which is in the loop, waiting for the staff so that it can proceed to
Embsay.
(c) David Spark.
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Bob clims the stairs with the staff as the train heads round the bend and out of sight.
(c) David Spark.
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This is the view of the signalbox looking from the top of the steps. The levers that are pulled
off control the points at the Bolton Abbey end of the loop.
(c) Bob Bonsall.
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The area around Stoneacre 'box is maintained, and a conservation area is being developed behind
as well. Here Anton strims the grass between the signalbox and the bracket signal to keep things
tidy.
(c) Bob Bonsall.
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The Stately Train (hauled by Annie passes through
Stoneacre, whilst the passenger train is held in the loop.
(c) Matthew Bell.
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The footpath to the south of Stoneacre Loop provides some very good views, as can be seen from the
folowing selection of photographs. The Class 107 DMU is
seen approaching the loop from Bolton Abbey on a Summer Saturday service, where the DMU runs as a
second set alongside the steam service.
(c) Tim Warner.
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With the DMU in the down road of the loop, Monckton passes with a service
train, seen here slowing down to collect the staff for the Bolton Abbey section from the signalman.
(c) Tim Warner.
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With the staff safely aboard, Monckton sets off towards Bolton Abbey while
the DMU remains in the loop until the Embsay staff is passed over.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Although the line is downhill towards Bolton Abbey, the loco is still working to accelerate the
train, as seen here.
(c) Tim Warner.
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On the return from Bolton Abbey, Monckton can be seen working reasonably hard
under Prior's Lane bridge.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Approaching the loop en route to Embsay, still climbing.
(c) Tim Warner.
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With steam virtually shut off for the exchange of staffs and entry into the loop road,
Monckton coasts.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The regulator is opened again as Monckton enters the loop road and the staff has been handed over.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Finally, the DMU returns from Embsay, and the signalman is seen handing over the Bolton Abbey
staff, as the service train is seen in the loop road.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The Summer Sunday service sees the Stately Trains service in operation
alongside the normal steam service. Seen here, approaching Stonacre from Bolton Abbey, taken, again,
from the footpath.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Annie is seen slightly nearer the loop in this photo, with the Gresley
Restaurant Car, GNoSR No.34 and L&Y No.1 - the Stately Train for 2002.
(c) Tim Warner.
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2003 will see Annie due for an overhaul, so another loco will be the mainstay
of the Stately Trains operation.
(c) Tim Warner.
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68005 approaches Stoneacre from Bolton Abbey with a passenger train, seen from the top of the hill
upon which Draughton sits.
(c) William Lister.
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A little further on and the loop itself can be seen along with the lower half of the bracket signal.
(c) William Lister.
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Viewed from the opposite side of the line, the remote setting of Stoneacre 'box becomes apparant as the sheep look on. The
signalbox is a great place to work for a relaxing time between trains as the area is full of wildlife.
(c) Rob Daniels.
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More photographs of Stoneacre Loop and the surrounding area can be found on the other page.
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