Redheugh railway station

Redheugh railway station served the town of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England from 1837 to 1854 on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway.

Redheugh
General information
LocationGateshead, Tyne and Wear
England
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyNewcastle and Carlisle Railway
Key dates
1 March 1837 (1837-03-01)Opened
May 1854 (1854-05)Closed

History edit

The station opened on 1 March 1837 by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway. It was originally the eastern terminus until Newcastle (Shot Tower) opened in 1839. To the west was a mineral line that carried passengers. There were two goods yard next to each other near a quay. There was also a locomotive shed that held up to two engines. Goods traffic ceased in 1853 and the station closed in May 1854.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ M E Quick, Railway Passenger Stations in England Scotland and Wales—A Chronology, The Railway and Canal Historical Society, 2002, p. 182

External links edit

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Newcastle and Carlisle Railway   Derwenthaugh
Line and station closed

54°57′41″N 1°37′02″W / 54.9614°N 1.6173°W / 54.9614; -1.6173