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Disused Stations: Grassington & Threshfield Station

Disused Stations: Woodhead Station

Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding the strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.

Deepdale Viaduct was constructed across a deep wooded gorge close to Barnard Castle and carried the line to Bowes and Stainmore. It was demolished in the 1960s following the closure of the line.

Odd one out in the batch of Plaxton SPT-V coaches was this solitary Volvo (rather than Leopard). It is lettered for, and became the regular vehicle for the daily transpennine service from Darlington to Carlisle, an old GNE, Scotts Greys service. No doubt it's superior hill climbing ability was appreciated on the climb over Stainmore Summit