Freight line at Ashington
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Freight line at Ashington
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 13 Jul 2011
This freight-only line is part of the Blyth and Tyne Railway network, constructed originally to serve the collieries of south-east Northumberland. This branch runs from Ashington northwards past the open cast workings at Linton to join the East Coast Main Line near Widdrington Station.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.184733
Longitude
-1.574222