Northern Lines Blackburn to Hellifield the Ribble Valley LineNorthern Lines Blackburn to Hellifield the Ribble Valley Line 20. 95 by John Matthews Stunning scenery. Beautiful rolling landscapes are a constant companion as this railway follows the course of the River Ribble. The stunning scenery necessitated vast viaducts. Extensive limestone resulted in much cement traffic and dwindling passenger numbers meant prolonged closure. Thus, this album contains a wide range of fascinating photographs. Stations &