On this day in 1959, 66 years ago, the final passenger train headed northwards over the 16-arch Pensford Viaduct, 332 yards in length and reaching a height of 95 feet.
Near Cotherstone, the Barnard Castle to Middleton-in-Teesdale branch crossed the River Balder on a 9-arch stone viaduct. The trackbed now forms one of County Durham’s many railway paths so hikers can take in views of the Tees’ natural splendour from the structure.
July 2008Forgotten Relics records and celebrates the UK's disused railway structures, still standing as monuments to the period of ambition, courage and endeavour during which they were built.
Last updated 13 October 2025
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