Dismantled railway near Washington
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Dismantled railway near Washington
Image: © Malc McDonald Taken: 29 Oct 2016
This is the original route of the railway line between London and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, opened in 1838. Although the main line was rerouted via Durham in 1872, this line continued in use until 1964 for passenger trains, and 1991 for freight. The tracks have now been lifted, but the ballast remains.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.885866
Longitude
-1.506451