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The 13 best heritage railways in North East England

Our curated top 13 heritage railways in North East England, ranked by quality rating, image richness and content depth. For the complete list of 16 heritage railways see the full heritage railways index for North East England.

  1. 1

    Settle to Carlisle Line

    Farmland near Breaks Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3819648

    Settle to Carlisle Line in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  2. 2

    Tanfield Railway

    Tanfield Railway, Andrews House Station - geograph.org.uk - 6898319

    Tanfield Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  3. 3

    Cliff Tramway

    Cliff Tramway, heritage railways in North East England

    Cliff Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.

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  4. 4

    Cliff Tramway

    Cliff Tramway, heritage railways in North East England

    Cliff Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.

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  5. 5

    Weardale Railway

    Train from Darlington at Stanhope - geograph.org.uk - 8257559

    Weardale Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  6. 6

    Heatherslaw Light Railway

    Embankment repairs - geograph.org.uk - 6828511

    Heatherslaw Light Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  7. 7

    Esk Valley line

    George V postbox, Middlesbrough Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 6070234

    The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of

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  8. 8

    Eden Valley Railway (heritage railway)

    Beware - tanks crossing - geograph.org.uk - 1866767

    Eden Valley Railway (heritage railway) in England North East, United Kingdom.

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    A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

    Benchmark on the Darlington Railway Works - geograph.org.uk - 5282474

    A1 Steam Locomotive Trust in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  10. 10

    Witton-le-Wear railway station

    Railway Terrace Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 1477946

    The site of the station seen looking across Witton-le-Wear level crossing in November 2009. The second station was on the left side of the track and the future site of the current (third) station is l

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    Alston railway station

    Alston railway station, heritage railways in North East England

    Alston railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  12. 12

    Wolsingham railway station

    The original station building at Wolsingham (private house) - geograph.org.uk - 1309597

    Wolsingham railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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  13. 13

    Railway Institute And Forecourt Walls

    Soho Works at Shildon - geograph.org.uk - 3236496

    Railway Institute And Forecourt Walls in England North East, United Kingdom.

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