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Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the River Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world’s first modern railways.
Explore this photo album by Gordon Edgar on Flickr!
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Bowes Railway, Gateshead. Only Standard Gauge Rope Hauled Railway in the UK
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A pictorial map displayed at Bowes Railway Museum Springwell site, south east of Gateshead and west of Sunderland. The map is orientated for viewing on site, the line from Springwell Bank Top down the Incline to Jarrow continued north east off the bottom below the 'Kip' which was the summit for ascending empty wagons.
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Explore this photo album by JOHN WEBB on Flickr!
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Photos taken during preservation days at Springwell and Blackham's Hill.
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VIRTUAL TOUR. Here is a brief guide to what you can see and do during a visit to Bowes. TRAIN RIDES. The platform to board our trains is located in the middle of the colliery yard. . Passengers can travel in one of three authentic brake vans, giving the passenger a real railwayman’s view and experience of working locomotives at close quarters.
