Avenue Branch

One of the least well known and photographed sections of the Blyth & Tyne was known as the Avenue Branch. The branch connected the line from Hartley down towards the coast to the new terminus at Tynemouth. The passenger service started in 1861, it had a short life as a passenger route closing in 1869, but continued as a freight line and occasional through services until 1965.

Photos courtesy of Billy Embleton