Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Entrance to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway at their Haverthwaite terminus, which is situated just north of the town of Ulverston. The line runs from Havertwhaite to Lakeside at the south end of Lake Widnermere where it connects with the ships to Bowness and Waterhead. 

The station buildings.

The railway is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869.[1] The line was served by local passenger trains which started their journey at Ulverston.

British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later.

A group of enthusiasts re-opened the truncated 3.5 miles line as a heritage railway on 2nd May 1973.

The preserved signal box.

Water tower and signal at the south end of Haverthwaite station.

Haverthwaite station looking north.

Of interest to all witches and wizrads. 

Footbridge at the north end of the station, which leads to a small picnic area on the left.

A view of the station from the footbridge.

The yard and engine shed.

No shortage of coal for the steam locomotives.

An old Ribble Motor Services bus timetable case.  

Waiting for the train.

Arriving from Lakeside.