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Background imageDiesel Collection: Hundreds of rail fans turned out to give the Consett-Newcastle rail service a farewell

Hundreds of rail fans turned out to give the Consett-Newcastle rail service a farewell on 17th March 1984. The Derwentside Rail Action Group decided to charter the last train

Background imageDiesel Collection: A new diesel locomotive pulls the Talisman into Newcastle on 25th August 1958

A new diesel locomotive pulls the Talisman into Newcastle on 25th August 1958. It is one of the new diesels which will replace the steam locomotive on the Kings Cross - Edinburgh run

Background imageDiesel Collection: The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

Background imageDiesel Collection: A general view of Prudhoe Railway Station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line on 28th

A general view of Prudhoe Railway Station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line on 28th November 1995

Background imageDiesel Collection: A general view of Seaburn Railway Station with its wooden platform on 13th February 1987

A general view of Seaburn Railway Station with its wooden platform on 13th February 1987

Background imageDiesel Collection: A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

Background imageDiesel Collection: A general view of the now disused Carville Railway Station in Wallsend on 18th April 1973

A general view of the now disused Carville Railway Station in Wallsend on 18th April 1973

Background imageDiesel Collection: The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbra

The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbras narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on 29th May 1977

Background imageDiesel Collection: A diesel train at Kirkbride in Cumbria which was inspected by the Mayor of Carlisle, Coun

A diesel train at Kirkbride in Cumbria which was inspected by the Mayor of Carlisle, Coun. T. J. Lancaster who is also a British Railways guard on 25th November 1954

Background imageDiesel Collection: A British Rail diesel train roars along the track near Tyne Dock Station

A British Rail diesel train roars along the track near Tyne Dock Station, South Shields where two youngsters were killed recently

Background imageDiesel Collection: Heaton Traction Depot production manager Len Purdy pictured with the new British Rail

Heaton Traction Depot production manager Len Purdy pictured with the new British Rail Pacer train on 12th September 1985

Background imageDiesel Collection: The last train waits at Washington Station for the signal to pull out on 13th June 1963

The last train waits at Washington Station for the signal to pull out on 13th June 1963

Background imageDiesel Collection: Volunteer Rosemary Smith welcomes the Deltic diesel locomotive to the Stephenson Rail

Volunteer Rosemary Smith welcomes the Deltic diesel locomotive to the Stephenson Rail Museum, North Shields on 27th April 1994

Background imageDiesel Collection: British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the 'police train'

British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the "police train"
British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the " police train" on 26th July 1985 which was used in a television commercial

Background imageDiesel Collection: Frank Patterson, General Manager of British Rail Eastern Region, Peter Edwards

Frank Patterson, General Manager of British Rail Eastern Region, Peter Edwards, Depot Manager at Heaton and Alan Goldfinch, Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Eastern Region

Background imageDiesel Collection: New Pullman train at St. St Pancras. May 1960 M4490

New Pullman train at St. St Pancras. May 1960 M4490

Background imageDiesel Collection: Prototype InterCity 125 diesel powered passenger train at Darlington Train Station

Prototype InterCity 125 diesel powered passenger train at Darlington Train Station, Circa 1973

Background imageDiesel Collection: A dock at Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

A dock at Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

Background imageDiesel Collection: HS 4000 Kestrel diesel locomotive built by Hawker Siddleley

HS 4000 Kestrel diesel locomotive built by Hawker Siddleley, pictured at Newcastle Central Station, Newcastle, North East England, 23rd October 1969

Background imageDiesel Collection: Views. Thornby Rail Depot. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow

Views. Thornby Rail Depot. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Background imageDiesel Collection: Stockton Railway Station, 1st December 1994. Watching the trains to go by, Joan Taylor

Stockton Railway Station, 1st December 1994. Watching the trains to go by, Joan Taylor, one of the residents in the Stockton Railway Station Housing Association Flats

Background imageDiesel Collection: Clare Johnson (r) and Louise Granger, aged 12, pupils at Kings Cross Manor School, Acklam

Clare Johnson (r) and Louise Granger, aged 12, pupils at Kings Cross Manor School, Acklam, who received a trophy on behalf of the school for work they are doing to clean up the Thornby Marshalling

Background imageDiesel Collection: Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives

Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, will start running this weekend

Background imageDiesel Collection: Crowds gathered to see The Flying Scotsman leave Stockton Station

Crowds gathered to see The Flying Scotsman leave Stockton Station, on a last run over the Forth Bridge, 25th August 1968. The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No

Background imageDiesel Collection: Traction supervisors Ian Harris and Tom Armstrong, with a restored 1961 Locomotive

Traction supervisors Ian Harris and Tom Armstrong, with a restored 1961 Locomotive, which will be named by the Mayor of Stockton on sunday, pictured at the Thornby depot open charity day

Background imageDiesel Collection: The Railway Yards at Thornby, with various locomotives in background, 23rd September 1992

The Railway Yards at Thornby, with various locomotives in background, 23rd September 1992

Background imageDiesel Collection: The Kings Cross Freighter, Class C freight train, departing from Park Lane Depot

The Kings Cross Freighter, Class C freight train, departing from Park Lane Depot, Gateshead at 1925pm with a Kings Cross Assured Arrival time of 0520am. The train was subject to a 50 wagon limit

Background imageDiesel Collection: Gavin East, project manager of the Railway Preservation Society, pictured with Derwent II

Gavin East, project manager of the Railway Preservation Society, pictured with Derwent II, a diesel locomotive donated by engineering firm Whessoe. 20th May 1990

Background imageDiesel Collection: Peter Gill (pushing barrel) and Dave Young (sitting on barrels

Peter Gill (pushing barrel) and Dave Young (sitting on barrels) specialising in wine a barrel beer from their off licence in West Jesmond Station on 30th March 1976

Background imageDiesel Collection: The crowded platform of Walkergate Railway Station on 16th October 1974

The crowded platform of Walkergate Railway Station on 16th October 1974

Background imageDiesel Collection: A view of derelict Cramlington Railway Station on 10th March 1992 which is to be closed

A view of derelict Cramlington Railway Station on 10th March 1992 which is to be closed down

Background imageDiesel Collection: The train now standing at Acklington Station on 30th March 1976

The train now standing at Acklington Station on 30th March 1976, may never stop there again for British Rail are considering closing the station together with Pegswood and Widdrington Station

Background imageDiesel Collection: A general view of the signal box and footbridge at Haltwhistle Station on 31st May, 1994

A general view of the signal box and footbridge at Haltwhistle Station on 31st May, 1994

Background imageDiesel Collection: A train standing at the platform of Blyth Railway Station on 26th March, 1963

A train standing at the platform of Blyth Railway Station on 26th March, 1963

Background imageDiesel Collection: Councillor Joe Conlow, (front), Mayor of Newton Aycliffe

Councillor Joe Conlow, (front), Mayor of Newton Aycliffe, joins the crowds welcoming the towns first train to the new £ 75, 000 station on 10th January 1978

Background imageDiesel Collection: The bare platform of Felling Railway Station after the old station has been demolished

The bare platform of Felling Railway Station after the old station has been demolished on 1st August 1979

Background imageDiesel Collection: The graffiti plastered waiting room at Prudhoe Railway Station on 30th April 1981

The graffiti plastered waiting room at Prudhoe Railway Station on 30th April 1981

Background imageDiesel Collection: The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbra

The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbras narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on 29th May 1977

Background imageDiesel Collection: Cecilia Hancock, aged 19, pours champagne for Ian Smith

Cecilia Hancock, aged 19, pours champagne for Ian Smith, driver of the Silver Jubilee at the official opening of Cumbrias narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on 29th May 1977

Background imageDiesel Collection: Driver Les Jorda, of Derby, in the driving cab of the first of the most powerful main

Driver Les Jorda, of Derby, in the driving cab of the first of the most powerful main line diesel locomotives to be built in British Railways workshops, numbered D.1

Background imageDiesel Collection: In contrast to all the steam loco s, the World Record holding diesel High Speed train

In contrast to all the steam loco s, the World Record holding diesel High Speed train brings up the end of the cavalcade through Heightington Station

Background imageDiesel Collection: The last Riverside Line train waiting for passengers at Willington Station on 20th July

The last Riverside Line train waiting for passengers at Willington Station on 20th July 1973

Background imageDiesel Collection: The new Western Way road bridge crossing the main London to Newcastle railway at North of

The new Western Way road bridge crossing the main London to Newcastle railway at North of Tyne Marshalling Yard, Lamesley, which, prior to its opening

Background imageDiesel Collection: One of British Rails new Diesel Multiple Units which will come into operation

One of British Rails new Diesel Multiple Units which will come into operation on the Newcatle - Middlesbrough line from November 7

Background imageDiesel Collection: British Rail has temporarily replaced its Northern Pacer trains with diesel locomotives

British Rail has temporarily replaced its Northern Pacer trains with diesel locomotives which are more than 20 years old on 23rd April, 1987

Background imageDiesel Collection: One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units at one of the rural stations on the Newcastle

One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units at one of the rural stations on the Newcastle to Carlisle line ion 9th August 1981

Background imageDiesel Collection: A British Rail Diesel train leaving the Gosforth sheds on 8th September 1955

A British Rail Diesel train leaving the Gosforth sheds on 8th September 1955

Background imageDiesel Collection: Two British Rail Diesel Multiple Units pulling into Newcastle Central Station on 23rd

Two British Rail Diesel Multiple Units pulling into Newcastle Central Station on 23rd September 1970



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