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Alston signalbox.
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Alston Branch This line was closed. A Section has been re-opened by the South Tynedale Railway between Alston and Kirkhaugh. Today the nearest main line station is at Haltwhistle. |
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Alston signalbox. |
From Haltwhistle on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway south to Alston. There was a junction at Lambley with the Earl of Carlisle's Waggonway system.
The preserved Alston station has a single platform, and a run-around loop. It had a timber overall roof.
To the north of the station there was a junction with the Earl of Carlisle's Waggonway system. The passenger line crossed over the very large and preserved Lambley Viaduct on its way north to Haltwhisle.
A platform and buffer stop remain at this small station.
This is a substancial viaduct.
Page created in 1998
Page last edited on 07/08/2006
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