The Coniston Branch near Wall End
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The Coniston Branch near Wall End
Image: © Adrian Taylor Taken: 5 Dec 2021
Now only used by walkers and cyclists, this is the route of the former Furness Railway branch line from Foxfield to Coniston. The last passenger service ran on 4 October 1958 with a final enthusiats’ special train on the 27 August 1961. The last freight train ran during the week ending 29 April 1962 and the track was lifted early in 1963.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.282332
Longitude
-3.200814