Tanfield Railway is the world's oldest railway and can be found not too far from Durham. Originally used for moving coal from the local pits down to the River Tyne.
The section now in use dates from 1839.
The railway is maintained and operated mainly by volunteers.
You'll find their web site at http://tanfield-railway.co.uk
There are rail trips, cafe, shop and engine sheds - something for everyone .
I've visited Tanfield - it's a beautiful place with a rich history. Thanks for bringing the memories flooding back with your pictures and post.
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Oh! Very nice pictures. We also have a railway museum here in my neighborhood.
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Lovely post! Love the photos of the old trains:)
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Very interesting post - train in Tanfield. I love everything British! ;D
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ReplyDeleteNice shots. I would love to visit there myself. I didn't know it was the oldest train. Very interesting.
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I like those narrow-gauge railways! When we were in Wales we made a trip on one of them!
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Lovely photos of trains. This line must be partly what Thomas the Train was modelled after.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating post! I had never heard of Tanfield Railway, but it is now on my list of things I hope to visit in my ever diminishing somedays.
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