Allendale Railway Station

Allendale Railway Station was the terminus of the single track branch of the Hexham and Allendale Railway, in north east England. The line connected villages in the area to the railway network via a junction at Hexham. HistoryAuthorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to in 1867, then to in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1930 but freight services continued until 20 November 1950 when the line was abandoned. Former ServicesLegacyToday, the station site and the first part of the track to Hexham were sold to the former station master who converted them into the Allendale Caravan Park.

Allendale Railway Station was the terminus of the single track branch of the Hexham and Allendale Railway, in north east England. The line connected villages in the area to the railway network via a junction at Hexham. HistoryAuthorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to in 1867, then to in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1930 but freight services continued until 20 November 1950 when the line was abandoned. Former ServicesLegacyToday, the station site and the first part of the track to Hexham were sold to the former station master who converted them into the Allendale Caravan Park.