Lanchester station (abandoned), with Rail Tour train, 1958
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Lanchester station (abandoned), with Rail Tour train, 1958
Image: © Walter Dendy, deceased Taken: 31 Aug 1958
View SE towards Durham, on the then freight-only (since 2/5/39) Durham - Blackhill ex-NER line, which remained for freight until 5/7/65. The SLS West Durham Rail Tour is head by Thompson-design K1 2-6-0 No. 62059 (built 12/59, withdrawn 2/67 - a short life).
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Image Location
Latitude
54.820909
Longitude
-1.744736