Tanfield Railway

Tanfield Railway is a measure that is standard railway which can be found fewer than half an hour or so from Newcastle, and within effortless reach of Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham. Steam trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday on a picturesque 6 mile round trip from Sunniside in Gateshead to East Tanfield near Stanley.This is a great day out for families and history fans alike, with European countries's oldest working motor shed to explore, plus the world's railway bridge that is oldest to investigate. With the opportunity to drive in the earth's earliest railway makes a visit a must for anybody visiting the region, particularly before you visit to see what's on whether they have an interest into the proud railway heritage.The railway operates a Sunday service throughout every season, additionally the line operates for 3 miles (4.8km) between Tanfield, Durham, to Sunniside, Gateshead, utilizing the primary stations situated towards the Marley Hill engine shed.Tanfield Railway has lots of great events over summer and winter, including the Easter Eggstravaganza, a Teddy Bear's Picnic, and a vintage VW week-end, so check their Events pages.