49 near Earsdon Signal Box

On a spring morning in 1971, we see Backworth 49 near Earsdon Signal box, with a rake of empties bound for Fenwick Pit. We are looking forward to the return of this Backworth veteran to its former home in July. Courtesy of the Tanfield Railway

If you can't wait till then for a steam fix our Bagnall 401 will again be hauling trains on Sunday - tickets can be booked here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/admissions-stephenson...

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Sassaby
R Kitching