Where was Barnard Castle railway station?
South Durham & Lancashire
Barnard Castle railway station was situated on the South Durham & Lancashire Union Railway between Bishop Auckland and Kirkby Stephen East. The railway station served the town of Barnard Castle.
What is the population of Middleton in Teesdale?
1,137
| Middleton-in-Teesdale | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,137 (2011) |
| District | County Durham |
| Shire county | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
Is there a railway station at Barnard Castle?
Trains to Barnard Castle The nearest station to Barnard Castle is Bishop Auckland, which is served by trains to and from Darlington and Middlesbrough. Once you exit the station, take the X1 service to the town hall and then change to either the X75 or X76 Arriva service, which runs directly to the site.
Is Middleton in Teesdale a nice place to live?
Middleton in Teesdale has a higher rate of home ownership, either outright or via a mortgage than the national average, which suggests that Middleton in Teesdale is a relatively affluent area.
Does Barnard Castle have a market day?
Market day in Barnard Castle is every Wednesday, the stalls are set up on the cobbles, so there is no parking on this area during the day. In addition to the regular market stalls on Wednesday there is a Country Market held in St Mary’s Parish Hall with a range of small food and craft producers.
When did the last train leave Middleton in Teesdale?
Steam trains were replaced by diesel in 1957. Five years later the line was one of the victims of the government’s cutback. The last passengers rode the train on 30 November 1964 and freight stopped in 1965. The remains of the station house are in Dale View Caravan Park, though badly damaged by fire in 2017.
When did the line from Barnard Castle to Middleton in Teesdale open?
Originally planned to run all the way to Alston, the line from Barnard Castle to Middleton-in-Teesdale opened in 1868, coming over the Tees at Barnard Castle and stopping at Cotherstone, Romaldkirk and Mickleton. The line included two large viaducts, crossing the River Balder and the River Lune.
When did the Tees Valley Railway line close?
The line closed for passenger traffic on 30 November 1964 and the line closed to freight on 5 April 1965. Much of the line now forms the Tees Valley Railway Walk, with parking provided at the former site of Mickleton station. ^ a b “Disused Stations: Mickleton Station”. www.disused-stations.org.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
How big was the shed at Middleton railway station?
However, in 1911, the station at Middleton railed out 1,985 tonnes (2,188 tons) of barytes. A shed was provided at Middleton to service the steam trains up and down the line.