On this day 66 years ago, the remarkable coastal line from Whitby to Loftus - involving much heavy engineering - was officially taken out of operational use.
The Bishop Auckland to Durham line opened to passengers on 19th August 1856 with intermediate stations at Hunwick, Willington and Brancepeth. The station closed in May 1964 but survives as a private residence.
Forgotten 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 04 December 2023
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