At 12:29 14/11/99 +0000, Mark wrote:
>
> Can anyone provide with a source of information or a potted history of the
> South Shields, Marsden & Whitburn Colliery Railway.
>
> From what I can gather this private railway was originally owned by The
> Harton Coal Company and commenced passenger services in 1888. After 1947 the
> line continued to operate for some time under the control of the NCB.
>
I forgot to add that there is nothing at Kew under the RAIL heading - just the
two MT6 pieces - probably worth a look though.
Richard Kelham
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