Date: 25/06/2014

A heritage railway is on track for a bright future following a major lottery award has been given another boost. Earlier this year, Alston-based South Tynedale Railway was handed £4.2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund. As part of a £5.6m scheme, the volunteer-run railway plans the extension of its track by 1.5 miles from Alston to Slaggyford in the South Tyne Valley; conservation works; new visitor facilities, including a second platform, improved cafe, additional locomotives and carriages, and additional spaces for exhibitions and education.

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Earlier this year, Alston-based South Tynedale Railway was handed £4.2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund

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The viaduct which carried the Alston branch over the South Tyne shortly after it left Haltwhistle. View south in May 2006 towards Alston, 30 years after the branch was closed by BR.
Location: Haltwhistle
Company: Alston Branch (Newcastle and Carlisle Railway)
10/05/2006 John Furnevel

An afternoon Alston branch DMU, with class 101 power car No. E51437 leading, awaits a connecting service off the Carlisle - Newcastle line before setting out from Haltwhistle in March 1976.
Location: Haltwhistle
Company: Newcastle and Carlisle Railway
27/03/1976 Bill Jamieson

Branch train from Hatwhistle at Alston station in June 1952.
Location: Alston
Company: Alston Branch (Newcastle and Carlisle Railway)
25/06/1952 G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow