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On the actual morning of the S&DR's 196th anniversary, the 27th September 2021 our WASH group (West Auckland and St. Helen Auckland) will be meeting up for a walk along the line followed by refreshments. Meet at the Station Master's House at West Auckland at 9.30am (parking available). NGR: NZ 18473 26633. Postcode:DL14 9EX.What 3 […]
Start at: Allen’s West Station Eaglescliffe, TS16 0FE. Monday 27th September 2021 - 10:00 am. Walk ends: Stockton, River Tees (approximately 6 miles). Finishing time of 2pm is approximate. Return by train from Thornaby Station to Allen’s West Station. Interested? Contact - Peter Bainbridge : 01642 868877 membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com
In OCTOBER it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Day 1: Wednesday 13th OCTOBER– set off from […]
A return trip back to 1821. Day 2. 14th October 9.55am In OCTOBER it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton […]
In October it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Please note that these walks are one-way, so […]
The Friends’ area groups from West Auckland and St. Helen’s (WASH) and Brusselton (B I G) have arranged a display of S&DR artefacts, books and old railway maps etc, in the People’s Community Museum at 27 Railway Street, Bishop Auckland (located just off Newgate Street) DL14 7LR and managed by the former B I G […]
Meet Santa in his magical grotto and receive a Christmas present, entertainment includes, face painting, festive music, mini train ride and arts and crafts, museum cafe will be open serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks, crisps and biscuits Adults (non members) £4, Adults (members) free, Children £8, Family Ticket £25.00 (2 […]
Next year, Locomotion in Shildon will be putting planning permission in for their new building. This is scheduled for submission in late January/early February and as part of this they will be hosting an exhibition on-site at Locomotion from 15-20 January that explains the proposal. They will also be holding two drop-in sessions – one […]
Saturday 13th February 2022. A walk led by the Brusselton Incline Group ending at Locomotion. Further details to follow.
This is the first of two walks to explore what survives of the Haggerleases branch line opened in 1830 and whether any heritage features found require conservation. We will photograph any features found and provide an accurate grid reference and make management recommendations. We will also look at the current state of the access and […]