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S&C gradient profile

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  1. Neil_Scott

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    I'm having some trouble trying to piece together a gradient profile of the S&C. I have bits of it but not all.

    What I'm looking for is the gradient profile and mileages for the climb to Ais Gill on both sides. Has anyone got a link to a profile or tell me what the general mileages are?
     
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    From Settle Junction to Blea Moor Tunnel 15 miles at 1 in 100
    From Blea Moor Tunnel to Ais Gill 10 miles. Gradient varies - down, then up, then down , and up to Ais Gill between 1 in 165 to 1 in 440.

    Ais Gill to Ormside Viaduct 15 miles of mainly 1 in 100.

    All the above from RTC Cumbrian Mountain Express booklet which includes the Gradient profile.
     
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    Thanks for that.
     
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    That would be extremely useful.
     
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    Just bought one for £7 off ebay, cheers for the tip Paul.
     
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    Sounds like a bargain. You won't regret it. It doesn't have every line, but the vast majority where steam runs these days.
     
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    It'll stop me having to ask questions for every line I've got an interest in visiting. Not a bad price compared to what Amazon were trying to flog through their private sellers.
     
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