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Marley Hill Engine Shed
4th May 2025.

Built in 1920 and delivered new to East Tanfield Colliery Andrew Barclay Works No 1659, 'Stanley'. By 1950 it was NCB Number 32 and was allocated to Marley Hill shed on the Bowes system.

Fast Forward to 2025 and 'Stanley' is seen pulling away from the very same Marley Hill shed only a mile or two away from it's original home. The locomotive was restored to operation in 2023 and now carries a fully lined green livery.

4th May 2025.

Furness Railway No 20 is the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the country. It was visiting Tanfield for their Great North Festival of Railways events during May.

The 1863 vintage 0-4-0 enjoyed a lively battle with the 1 in 40 bank out of East Tanfield and the cool damp conditions resulted in a spectacular display of steam.

5th May 2025.

Beginning of Tanfield railway's 300th Anniversary celebrations.

At Bobgins crossing

Furness Railway # 20 on the Tanfield Railway during their Great North Festival of Steam celebrating 300 years of the Railway here at Andrews House. #20 being built in 1863 by Sharpe Stewart is the oldest working steam loco in Britain.

Furness Railways #20 arriving at Andrews House station on the Tanfield Railway during their Great North Festival of Steam to celebrate 300 years since the first railway (wagonway) was built here.

Tanfield stalwart, RSH works No 7409 "Sir Cecil A Cochrane" of 1948 remains on shed whilst another rather older product of Robert Stephenson - Twizell of 1891 vintage waits outside ready for action.

This was the first day of the Tanfield's "Great North Festival of Railway" events which are running throughout May celebrating the 300 year history of the line.

3rd May 2025.

"Twizell" at Terrace Junction with the freight train bound for Sunniside.

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The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

Looks as though No. 48's time is up!

The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

The Tanfield Railway, which is claimed to be the oldest railway in the world, is a standard gauge heritage railway in County Durham, England. Running on part of a former colliery wooden wagonway, later a steam railway, it operates preserved industrial diesel and steam tank locomotives. The line runs for three miles between a southern terminus at East Tanfield and a northern terminus at Sunniside, with the main station, Andrews House, situated near to the Marley Hill engine shed. A halt also serves the historic site of Causey Arch.

Twizell gets the token giving access to the line to Sunniside

More industrials (real ones this time) as Hawthorn Leslie No2 is joined by Andrew Barclay number 32 'Stanley' outside Marley Hill shed, during the 'Legends of Industry gala back in June 2024.

Four more from Tanfield Railways first freight train day of the year.

Sir Cecil A. Cochrane, No. 49, Twizell and Horden in the smokey shadows of Marley Hill engine shed.

Four more from Tanfield Railways first freight train day of the year.

Twizell in the woods with the freight train soon after leaving East Tanfield.

Four more from Tanfield Railways first freight train day of the year.

Sir Cecil A. Cochrane, No. 49, Twizell and Horden in the smokey shadows of Marley Hill engine shed.