27th June 1953

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(Last Train in Weardale Valley)

Loco Used 65078
Stock Used ???

Route :

Loco Route
65078 Bishop Auckland - Wear Valley Junction - Frosterley - Stanhope - Eastgate - Wearhead
65078 Wearhead - (reverse of outward route) - Bishop Auckland

Notes :
(1) This special ran at 6pm, after the last service train had departed. The train carried a headboard proclaiming 'Weardale Railway 1847-1953'.

Source : John Debens

Photo Review


65078 at Bishop Auckland (photo: The John Debens Collection)


65078 at Wearhead (photo: The John Debens Collection)


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