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	NORTHUMBERLAND - LoveToKnow Article on NORTHUMBERLAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		South of the river Coquet there is a broad tract of cultivation towards the coast that sends lessening strips up the valleys into the interior.
		Communications.Communications are provided almost wholly by the North-Eastern railway, of which the main line enters the county at Newcastle and runs N. by Morpeth, and near the coast, to Berwick, where a junction on the East Coast route from London to Scotland is effected with the North British railway.
		A salt-pan is mentioned at Warkworth in the 12th century; in the 13th century the salt industry flourished at the mouth of the river Blyth, and in the I 5th century formed the principal occupation of the inhabitants of North and South Shields.
	www.1911ency.org /N/NO/NORTHUMBERLAND.htm (5010 words)

	South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Almost every aspect of maintaining and operating the South Tynedale Railway for the enjoyment of the public is done by those of the members of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, who are willing and able to offer some of their time as active volunteers.
		The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society was formed on 3rd April 1973, with the aim of trying to purchase and retain the Alston branch.
		The railway, which is a member of the Heritage Railway Association (previously known as the Association of Independent Railways and Preservation Societies), is operated largely on a voluntary basis by Society members, after completing appropriate training for their duties, and these volunteers are essential to the continued success of this attractive line.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/lane/jy40/strps/membership.htm (2129 words)

	South Devon Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The South Devon Railway is a railway is run by a charity organisation, the South Devon Railway Trust, they run the railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes in southern Devon.
		The line was built by the South Devon Railway and first opened on 1st May 1872.
		The South Devon Railway Trust took over the running of the line on 1st January 1991.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Devon_Railway (405 words)

	0-6-2 Saddle Tank Steam Locomotive “Barber” (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It was supplied for service on the railway, which was then in use from the Masham connection with the North Eastern Railway, up to Leighton and then on to the site of Roundhill reservoir a distance of eight miles.
		A standard gauge railway was suggested as a possible solution, but costs ruled that out, so the gas company decided to go for a cheaper alternative, a narrow gauge steam railway.
		The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society is proud to be entrusted with the restoration of this rare locomotive and with the opportunity to operate it at a northern base not far from its original home.
	www.strps.org.uk /str/stocklist/locos/Barber.htm (2257 words)

	South Tynedale Railway - General Information in French (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The South Tynedale Railway is a new narrow gauge railway, built to British two feet gauge or 610 mm metric equivalent, which runs from Alston in Cumbria, into Northumberland, in Northern England.
		In the north, the contractors followed the plans reasonably carefully, constructing one viaduct and two embankments, but to the south, different contractors replaced five embankments by five viaducts and altered the gradient of the line, so that a ninth viaduct was required.
		When work started on rebuilding the railway, the Society did not possess any workshops or buildings, in which to store the locomotives and carriages, but at the beginning of 1984, the volunteers started to construct a building to house the locomotives.
	www.jy40.dial.pipex.com /str/info/gen-info-english.htm (1029 words)

	South Tynedale Railway
		Built by the railway, there are up to five coaches available to form the passenger train, along with the Brake-van.
		The brake-van used on passenger trains (no. 22) is the second van to be constructed by the railway, being somewhat larger than the original van.
		The rear of the train, with tail-lamp may be seen clearly; the brake van is marshalled at the front section of the train.
	www.mw0cwf.com /south_tynedale_railway5.htm (431 words)

	South Tynedale Railway News Page
		Previous reports from earlier issues of The Railway Magazine stated that the locomotive was moved from the Alford Valley Railway to the South Tynedale Railway during 16th and 17th March 2005.
		It was purchased by the South Tynedale Railway in 1984 and named three years later after the inventor of the railway ticket, who was employed on the nearby Newcastle and Carlisle Railway.
		It also includes details of the South Tynedale Railway from the planning of the scheme and reopening of part of the branch as a two foot narrow gauge line and the present day operations.
	www.jy40.dial.pipex.com /str/news/news.htm (3140 words)

	The South Tynedale Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In the midst of this natural splendour lies the south Tynedale railway a 2' gauge railway of fairly recent origin and a mile and a half or so in length.
		The railway currently carries passengers for one and a half miles into the Cumbria countryside from Alston to Gilderdale Halt which is a secluded spot with no road access.
		In 1987 the railway was extended to Gilderdale halt which completed the one and a half miles open to date with the next extension to Kirkhaugh (two and a half miles) due to open in 1999.
	www.narrow-gauge-pleasure.co.uk /rlytyndale.html (417 words)

	The South Tynedale Railway (Light Railway) Order 1987
		"the railway" means the railway authorised to be constructed, made and maintained by the operators pursuant to article 5 of this Order together with all lands and works relating thereto and, where any part of the said railway and works remains uncompleted, includes the site of that part.
		The railway shall be constructed and operated on a nominal gauge of two feet (610 millimetres) and the motive power shall be steam, diesel-electric, diesel, internal combustion, electric-battery or such other motive power as the Secretary of State may approve:
		(3) No part of the railway shall be used for the conveyance of passengers without the prior written permission of the Secretary of State and the operators shall comply with the conditions (if any) which the Secretary of State may from time to time prescribe for the safety of the public using the railway.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1987/Uksi_19871984_en_1.htm (1406 words)

	This is The North East \| CommuniGate \| About South Tynedale Railway
		The South Tynedale Railway operates narrow gauge passenger trains along a 2¼ mile line along the scenic South Tyne valley between Alston, in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland.
		The railway operates along part of the old standard gauge trackbed of the Haltwhistle to Alston branch line, which was closed to passengers on 1st May 1976.
		The South Tynedale Railway is a registered charity.
	www.communigate.co.uk /ne/southtynedalerailway (103 words)

	South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society was formed on April 3rd 1973 following the decision in January 1973 to close the Alston branch.
		The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society is a company limited by guarantee and a registered clarity.
		The Society and Railway are managed by a Council Management, elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Society, and the trains are operated primarily by volunteers who are members of the Society.
	www.cybermoor.org /lid/index.asp?intID=194 (583 words)

	Large Text Railway Heritage Attractions Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		Railway pioneer, William "Puffing Billy" Hedley was also born in the County.
		Wylam Railway Museum was opened in 1981, the bicentenary of the birth of “The Father of Railways” George Stephenson who was born in Wylam, to commemorate Wylam’s unique contribution to railway history.
		The displays focus on the famous local railway pioneers, George Stephenson, William Hedley, Timothy Hackworth and Nicholas Wood and the Wylam Colliery waggonway and show the importance of Wylam in the history of the railways.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/large_text_railway.html (839 words)

	South Tynedale Railway
		Built in the UK in 1940 for export to South Africa, this Hunslet steam loco of 0-4-2T type has a distinctive spark-arresting chimney and is rated at 90hp.
		This 90hp steam loco was built in Germany by Henschel in 1918, for use by the Imperial Army.
		It is of 0-4-0T type, and is named after the inventor of the Edmondson Railway Ticket, who lived not far from the Alston area.
	www.mw0cwf.com /south_tynedale_railway4.htm (210 words)

	UK Heritage Railways - Heritage Railway Association
		As there are several operating railways and other venues of railway interest within the area of the North East England and Yorkshire we are taking this opportunity of listing brief details of these in the hope that these will be of interest and use to coach and tour operators.
		The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is operated entirely by volunteers, it has a fine collection of preserved locomotives and the railway recreates a typical branch line scene from the 1950's and early 1960's.
		The Tanfield Railway is one of the oldest railways in the World as the route of the line dates back to 1725 with structures and buildings dating from the 1700's and the 1800's.
	ukhrail.uel.ac.uk /rail200b.html (656 words)

	The South Tynedale Railway (Light Railway) Order 1996 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		"the railway" means the railway authorised to be constructed and maintained by the undertakers pursuant to article 5 of this Order together with all lands and works relating thereto and, where any part of the said railway and works remains uncompleted, includes the site of that part;
		—(1) The railway shall be constructed and operated on a nominal gauge of 610 millimetres (2 feet) and the motive power shall be steam, diesel-electric, diesel, internal combustion, electric-battery or such other motive power as the Secretary of State may approve.
		No part of the railway shall be used for the conveyance of passengers without the prior written permission of the Secretary of State.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1996/Uksi_19961829_en_1.htm (1630 words)

	South Tynedale Railway, Alston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Along the route there are fine views across the South Tyne valley, in the heart of an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty.
		The Preservation Society was formed in 1973, and although unable to save the original standard guage line, succeeded in opening a narrow guage line along part of the old trackbed in 1983.
		There is a railway shop and refreshment facilities at the station, as well as a picnic area.
	www.visitcumbria.com /pen/stynrlwy.htm (230 words)

	rail links abroad
		UK Heritage Railways - A guide to all heritage railways, preserved locomotives, preservation societies and railway museums in the UK.
		East Anglian Railway Museum- Finest collection of period railway architecture and engineering in E Anglia.
		For steam, diesel, electric railways or railroads of any gauge and scale there is something at Cornish Steam Enterprise for you.
	www.trainweb.org /usabyrail/html/links_abroad.html (330 words)

	ipedia.com: Newcastle upon Tyne Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stephenson's early work in railways, prior to The Rocket, including The Blucher, a locomotive working at Killingworth colliery in 1814, leading to the railways and a step change in the economics of transportation.
		Tyne itself passes through a gorge between Newcastle and Gateshead (the administratively separate urban area south of the river), which is famous for a series of dramatic bridges.
		Its railway station has a fine classical frontage and is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line, providing a half-hourly service of trains to London (under 3 hours) operated by GNER as well as trains to Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Carlisle plus local services.
	www.ipedia.com /newcastle_upon_tyne.html (908 words)

	South Tynedale into the Pennine Hills - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
		The Dales south of the Tyne are still in Northumbria but classed as the North Pennines and an area of outstanding beauty with high moorland.
		Allendale nestled in the North Pennines, south of the Tyne attracts spectators from far and wide each year so book accommodation early and wrap up well.
		Most of the villages in the area have a connection to the days of lead mining with old mine chimneys in the hills around Allenheads Heritage Mining Centre with portrays the history of the local lead mines and its existence since the last mine closed in 1896.
	www.dales-walker.co.uk /south-tynedale.htm (460 words)

	Wickhams In Australia and New Zealand
		Wickham saw Fairmont Railway Motors Inc. (USA) as a competitor, particularly on the South American Roads, and built several cars to compete with Fairmont's M19/M9 and (similar to) the S series gang cars.
		In Australia, Wickham trolleys and inspection cars were run on the Western Australian Government Railways, Midland Railway of Western Australia, New South Wales Government Railways, Goonde Mill, Macknade Mill, and Victoria Mill in Queensland, Mount Newman Mines, Silverton Tramway, Commonwealth Railways, and one with the South Australian Railways.
		The earliest records of Wickhams coming to Australia were cars sent out for the Midland Railway of WA (1926), and the Western Australian Government Railways in 1938 (type 6, BN 2474).
	users.chariot.net.au /~nldoncas/nicspages/wickhams/wickhamlead.htm (790 words)

	The Pennine Cycleway Guide - accommodation and tourist information for Knarsdale and Slaggyford
		Slaggyford is a village of slate roofed stone houses in the valley of the South Tyne a few miles from Alston.
		In the churchyard at St. Judes there are Saxon memorial stones lying by the wall, it's a 19th century church built on a much older site, and an interesting modern feature is the colony of pipistrelle bats which live in the roof of the church.
		South Tynedale Railway - take a ride on one of the steam or diesel trains of England's highest narrow gauge railway through the beautiful South Tyne valley, manned by volunteers and boasting a beautifully restored Victorian station complete with gift shop and cafe.
	www.cycle-routes.org /penninecycleway/places/knaresdale_slaggyford.htm (824 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Thomas Edmondson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In mid-December 2002, after the December 2002 issue of the Tynedalesman newsletter had gone to press, the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society received the news that the bid for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant for the restoration of Thomas Edmondson, the German built Henschel 0-4-0 tank steam locomotive No.6, built in 1918, had been successful.
		Thomas Edmondson was built for the Tigris Kriesbahn in Turkey and was later sold to the Spanish military and took part in the Rif campaign in Spanish Morocco in the 1920s, from which it bears the scars of shrapnel.
		He was employed by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway Company as a station clerk at Milton (now known as Brampton) station from 1836 to 1839 and the ticketing system invented by him was, until recently, used on many of the world's railways.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Edmondson_Thomas_271581637.htm (415 words)

	Local Heritage Initiative - South Tyne Trail
		In 2002, the original South Tyne Trail will be extended in both directions from the source of the river Tyne, through Alston, then on to Haltwhistle.
		In order to raise awareness of the route and the heritage of the area, a range of activities and promotional work will be undertaken by local groups.
		A series of volunteer-guided walks and workshops looking at the botany, history and railway heritage of the Alston area will be run.
	www.lhi.org.uk /projects_directory/projects_by_region/north_west/cumbria/south_tyne_trail (198 words)

	South Tynedale Railway -
		The South Tynedale Railway is a heritage railway in Cumbria and England's highest narrow gauge railway.
		The route runs from Alston to Kirkhaugh, Northumberland, via the South Tyne Viaduct, the Gilderdale Viaduct and the Whitley Viaduct.
		The present line is 2 foot narrow gauge but is built on the trackbed of a standard gauge line to Haltwhistle where it meets the Newcastle to Carlisle Tyne Valley Line.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/South_Tynedale_Railway (469 words)

	The Barber Line (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Barber Line is the name given to the Harrogate Gas Companys narrow gauge railway that carried coal to the gasworks from 1908 to 1956.
		Barber to be restored on the South Tynedale Railway.
		It has been announced recently that Barber is to be loaned from Leeds Industrial Museum to the South Tynedale Railway for restoration.
	www.thebarberline.co.uk (288 words)

	Alston and its railway by Daniel McIntyre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The South Tynedale Railway at Alston, in Cumbria is a narrow gauge line, which has a track gauge of two feet, similar to other famous Welsh narrow gauge lines like the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway.
		It has been constructed by members of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, on part of the trackbed of an old standard gauge railway line between Haltwhistle and Alston which was closed on 1st May 1976.
		The South Tynedale Railway is one of about 150 preserved railways in Great Britain.
	website.lineone.net /~daniel.mcintyre/pagetwo.htm (211 words)

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