Tanfield Railway
Tanfield Railway
Less than half an hour from Newcastle and within easy reach of Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham, steam trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday on a picturesque six mile round trip from Sunniside in Gateshead to East Tanfield near Stanley.
A great day out for families and history fans alike,Europe's oldest working engine shed and the world's oldest railway bridge as well as riding on the world's oldest railway makes a visit a must for anyone with an interest in our proud railway heritage.
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Old Marley HIll
Gateshead
Durham
NE16 5ET
Telephone: 0191 3887545 (evening)
Full line return tickets allow unlimited travel all day and give you the opportunity to break your journey as often as you like at any of the stations.
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £20
Adult £8
Child £4
Senior Citizen £5
Children Under 5 travel free Opening Times: 2011 Opening Details:
Split into summer, winter and event running, call for further information, it's best to plan in advance.
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