RAILSCOT | Pontop and South Shields Railway

23/05/1842	Stanhope and Tyne Railway Northern portion taken over by the newly formed Pontop and South Shields Railway. Southern portion by the Derwent Iron Company. Line divided at Carr House.
23/05/1844	Newcastle and Darlington Junction Railway Act for terminus at Gateshead. Was reached via the Pontop and South Shields Railway and the Brandling Junction Railway.
23/05/1844	Pontop and South Shields Railway Act gives permision for south to west curve at Brockley Whins. Also permission is given to widen the railway from there to Washington.