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Lanchester Valley Railway

Former railway line in County Durham, England

The Lanchester Valley Railway was a railway line developed by the North Eastern Railway to run between Durham and Consett, County Durham, England. Extending 12 miles (19 km) along the valley of the River Browney, it was opened on 1 September 1862.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Lanchester Valley Railway was a railway line developed by the North Eastern Railway to run between Durham and Consett, County Durham, England. Extending 12 miles (19 km) along the valley of the River Browney, it was opened on 1 September 1862.2

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