Derwenthaugh (excl.) - Redheugh; Derwenthaugh Jct. - Swalwell
Date Closed to Passenger Services
May 1854
Mileage Closed
3m 30c†
Stations Closed
Redheugh; Swalwell
Services Operated
Redheugh - Swalwell
Newcastle - Swalwell via Blaydon & Derwenthaugh
Cobb Atlas Reference
476 20 63 - 20 62; NZ 20346 63279 - NZ 24634 63045; NZ 20714 63207 - NZ 20410 62380
Present Status
Reopened - Derwenthaugh - Derwenthaugh Jct. (see Notes below). Dismantled - remainder.
Map
Further Notes
ACD - ?/05/1854 - RPSGB. CPLGB p18 gives 12/1853.
Derwenthaugh - Derwenthaugh Jct. RO - Mon 04/10/1982 along with line to King Edward Bridge South Jct. via Dunston and Blaydon East Jct. - Derwenthaugh, following closure of Newcastle West Jct. - Blaydon East Jct. via Scotswood.
*Derwenthaugh - Redheugh - 2m 68c; Derwenthaugh Jct. - Swalwell - 0m 42c.
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