Scale 7,
Owner – Simon Caygill
Control Method – DC/DCC

Layout overview

In the late 19th century and early 20th century there were fluctuations in the lead markets which caused a number of periods of increase and decrease in demand for the lead mined in England. During these times the lead mines in North Yorkshire were in constant fluctuation.

During the early 20th century the Eryholme-Richmond branch line had a number of Acts of Parliament passed allowing an extension to Reeth.

This layout represents one of those projects being completed. With the Lead mining industry was the population increase in mid to upper Swaledale which required not only lead shipped out of the dale but goods to support the local populace coming in. Passenger traffic was added as well as farm produce – Sheep and Cattle movements to Darlington market.

Below are some images of Reeth, click on the image for a larger version of the picture.

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Download Reeth details from the links below:
Reeth Layout Details.pdf
Reeth Layout Sketch.pdf