East Tanfield 22 July 1992

The photos below of the first TR carriages into ET are by Derek Knott, courtesy of Andrew Knott:

Wellington being oiled for the return from East Tanfield
Who are the crew?

Building up steam

No platform for the guard, but no public passengers on this train

Heading north

Wellington at the top of Causey West Incline

The photos above are by Derek Knott, courtesy of Andrew Knott 

The line passing East Tanfield Colliery closed in August 1962 when Tanfield Lea Colliery closed.   East Tanfield colliery closed in January 1965.   TR has been running trains to ET since summer 1992, although platform & buildings came later.