Tanfield Railway, Heritage railway in Gateshead, England.
The Tanfield Railway extends over three miles through the English countryside, connecting Sunniside station to East Tanfield with three intermediate stops.
Established in 1725 for coal transportation, the railway line evolved from a wooden horse-drawn track to a modern industrial railway system by the 19th century.
The railway preserves industrial transportation heritage through regular steam train operations, maintaining a collection of 28 industrial locomotives and Victorian wooden coaches.
Steam trains run every Sunday and bank holidays, with the railway located within 30 minutes drive from Newcastle and accessible from Tyneside regions.
The railway complex includes Europe's oldest functioning engine shed at Marley Hill and the world's oldest railway bridge, the Causey Arch from 1727.
Location: Gateshead
Address: Marley Hill Engine Shed, Gateshead, NE16 5ET
Website: http://tanfield-railway.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.90800,-1.67500
Latest update: May 20, 2025 15:46
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