Distington (Joint) station, 1951
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Distington (Joint) station, 1951
Image: © Walter Dendy, deceased Taken: 14 Apr 1951
View SW, towards Cleator Moor (ahead), left to Rowrah and Kelton Fell also WC&E line to Parton and Ullock. The station was closed finally 13/4/31 (goods C&WJ 1/7/63). Passenger services were withdrawn during the 1920s; goods gradually during the 20s and 30s, and to Cleator Moor until 9/61, then only as a diversionary route. (See also Image).
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Image Location
Latitude
54.601923
Longitude
-3.531244