Today, 17 March, sees the 35th anniversary of the running of the last passenger train to Consett. Hauled by Class 46, 46026, the train ran from Newcastle Central Station to Consett and back. Here are four photos from Stephen McGahon of the train at the site of the, by now demolished, Consett Station. More photos and information about this train can be found here.
Er… 35 years ago I’m sad to say. I was on it, and gobsmacked it was that long ago.
Oops – typo corrected, thanks.