Langham, Rob

The Pontop & South Shields Railway

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ISBN 13:: 9781398114616
author:: Langham, Rob
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 23.3 x 16.4 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction
Condition:: New
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The Pontop & South Shields Railway By Rob Langham Amberley Publishing, 2024-07-15, Paperback, 96 pages This book tells the story of the Pontop & South Shields Railway, a coal-carrying railway that operated from the mid-19th century to the early 1980s. The line's history is marked by changes in ownership and route modifications, as well as notable incidents such as runaway trains. Through these stories, the book also showcases many photographs of the railway. The Pontop & South Shields Railway was a significant transportation link between north-west Durham and the River Tyne, with heavy trains carrying iron ore up steep gradients to Consett from Tyne Dock. The line's operation is a fascinating example of industrial heritage in the UK. With its unique blend of history and photography, this book provides a detailed account of the Pontop & South Shields Railway's story.

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