Tunnel Jct. [Shildon] - Fieldon Bridge Jct.
Date Closed to Passenger Services
1 Aug 1863
Mileage Closed
1m 42c
Stations Closed
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Services Operated
Bishop Auckland - St. Helens*
Cobb Atlas Reference
448 22 27 - 20 27; NZ 22664 27548 - NZ 20440 27259
Present Status
Dismantled
Map
RCH Durham & Northumberland Districts 1922
Further Notes
ACD - Sat 01/08/1863 - CPLGB p19.
*RHRGB Vol.4 The North East p119 states "...until 1 August 1863 - a service was provided from Bishop Auckland to St Helens (later renamed West Auckland) via a reversal at the north end of Shildon tunnel, but this was modified when a direct line from Bishop Auckland joined the Tunnel branch at Fieldon Bridge Junction...".
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