Earsdon Junction

An EE Type 3 heads south towards the Tyne in 1971 with a coal train, probably from Burradon exchange sidings. The train is about to pass Earsdon Junction signal box. The flat crossing is a mineral line (the Backworth Wagonway) serving East Holywell Colliery.

Location: Earsdon Junction (former)

Original line: Seghill Railway

Photographer: John Furnevel

Contact photographer: John Furnevel

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Date: 19/10/1971

Image number: 25085