Date: 13/03/2021

A Cumbrian railway line closed more than half a century ago may reopen as part of an ambitious plan by the area^s MP.

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A CUMBRIAN railway line closed more than half a century ago may reopen as part of an ambitious plan by the area's MP.

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Looking east towards the station throat at Silloth, which was by the overbridge. This view was taken from mid way along the long platform that survives but has been built on. See image [[27189]] for the same location at the time of closure.
Location: Silloth
Company: Carlisle and Silloth Bay Railway and Dock
03/02/2013 Mark Bartlett

The RCTS Solway Ranger stands at Silloth on 13 June 1964 with ex-CR no 123 at the buffer stops.
Location: Silloth
Company: Carlisle and Silloth Bay Railway and Dock
13/06/1964 K A Gray

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