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Stanhope and Tyne Railway

Former British mineral railway

The Stanhope and Tyne Railway was an early British mineral railway that ran from Stanhope to South Shields at the mouth of the River Tyne in County Durham, England. It ran through the towns of Birtley, Chester-le-Street, West Stanley and Consett.2 It ceased to exist in 1841.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 20, 1832Founded1

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The Stanhope and Tyne Railway was an early British mineral railway that ran from Stanhope to South Shields at the mouth of the River Tyne in County Durham, England. It ran through the towns of Birtley, Chester-le-Street, West Stanley and Consett.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Pontop and South Shields Railway1

Timeline

  1. Feb 1841Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Apr 20, 1832Founded Founded1

Sources

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