Westoe

A loaded coal train about to leave Westoe Colliery, South Shields, for the River Tyne and Harton Low Staithe in the Summer of 1983 behind NCB No 11 (EE/Baguley 1795/3351 of 1951). The last operational pit on Tyneside, Westoe Colliery closed in 1993.

Location: Westoe

Original line: Harton Coal Company

Photographer: Colin Alexander

Contact photographer: Colin Alexander

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Date: 1983

Image number: 19771


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