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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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