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THANKS to Colin Mountford of Cramlington who sent me the 12 photos on this page. This one is Campbell Park Rd bridge with the old Bowes line. |
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This is one of Colin's photos from Campbell Park Road bridge looking towards the Coke Ovens. |
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This is from Campbell Park Road looking towards Monkton with the old METUPA Stadium on the right. |
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The wagons going down past the METUPA on previous photo will emerge on the left and cross the road here at Monkton.. |
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Driving up over these crossings takes us into Monkton Village, with the Lord Nelson Pub 200 yds on the right.This 'Crossings' cabin is long gone. |
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The Bowes line heading towards Jarrow Park, with the edge of the 'Slag Heap' on the left. |
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After passing Jarrow Park, the line is coming upto Albert Rd crossing around where the Shed next to the line stands. |
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This is Albert Rd crossing. Hebburn is left, Jarrow right. Straight ahead is to the Staiths. |
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This is Albert d crossing looking towards Hebburn. On the left is the Shed on the previous photo |
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A view of Albert Rd crossing 11 yrs later with automatic barriers to stop the traffic.. |
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After crossing Albert Rd, the trucks went to the Staiths at the riverside. Simpsons Hostel can be seen on this view. |
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This is the train returning empty & approaching Albert Rd crossing then up between Jarrow Park & the 'Tube Work's'. |
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