Alston branch and north western scenes, 1976

26 photos taken in north western England in 1976, most of the Haltwhistle - Alston branch just before it closed. The 2 foot gauge South Tynedale Rly was subsequently established at Alston. Photos of its 25th anniversary gala in 2008 can be seen in the album for British narrow gauge railways.

Featherstone station, looking towards Alston, 28 February 1976 Three miles from Haltwhistle. Beyond the platform a family can just be seen walking alongside the track, away from the camera. Photo by Les Tindall.

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Featherstone station, looking towards Alston, 28 February 1976 Three miles from Haltwhistle. Beyond the platform a family can just be seen walking alongside the track, away from the camera. Photo by Les Tindall.

Featherstone station 1976 DMU

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