The Settle Carlisle Railway team raised £1,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance through a charity calendar and sponsored walks
To mark 20 years of service, they decided to ditch their uniforms and pose for a charity calendar for 2025. How cool is that?
They also took part in sponsored walks along the beautiful railway line. Speaking of beauty, the Settle Carlisle Railway is known as the best scenic route in Europe, according to Lonely Planet. The calendar features stunning views, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct.
This fun project was inspired by the famous Calendar Girls and was led by Susie Payne, the operational manager for the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company. Fun fact: she started her career as a trolley service operator on that very line!
Ms. Payne, who proudly holds the title of ‘Miss February’ in the calendar, expressed her joy, saying, “We are delighted to have been able to raise £1,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance service.”
She added, “Our trolley service provides a little extra to our customers, and we are very proud of our team.”
The calendar was a fun way to celebrate their 20th anniversary, and they’re already looking forward to the Settle Carlisle line’s 150th anniversary this year.
They plan to feature the scenic line in their 2026 calendar too! If you want one, a limited number are still available for just £6. You can grab them from the trolley service or the Settle Carlisle Development Company’s online shop at settle-carlisle.co.uk/shop.
