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Posted on by John Donnelly

Four photos from Craig Oliphant of South Pelaw Junction in it’s final days following the 1980 closure of the steelworks at Consett.

31146 heads towards Ouston Junction from South Pelaw. Photo copyright Craig Oliphant
37023 passes through South Pelaw with the final goods train on the line (coal empties from Consett) on 30 September 1983. Photo copyright Craig Oliphant
Low Flatts bridge at South Pelaw after the lifting of the line to Washington. The bridge lasted until the early 2010s when it was completely demolished in just two days. Photo copyright Craig Oliphant
Low Flatts bridge at South Pelaw after the lifting of the line to Washington. Behind it can be seen the new bridge built to carry the A693 (locals still call it the ‘new road’ 40 years after it was built). Photo copyright Craig Oliphant

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