Section of track

Made:
1745-1755
Section of track (tracks)

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Section of track, section of track consisting of 2 wooden rails and 2 wooden sleepers from Groverake coal mine near Blanchland, Co Durham, c1750, 18'' narrow gauge.

This 18" narrow gauge wooden track from Groverake coal mine in County Durham is typical of the tramways where wagons were moved by horses or people.

Details

Category:
Railway Infrastructure
Object Number:
1976-7021
type:
tracks
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics