Recent post by Alex Coomber on TRAIN SIDING.

Alex Coomber Alex Coomber on Train Siding: An ex LMS Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No. 45562 Alberta is seen here at Ashington on 10th June 1967 with the SLS/MLS Ashington Railtour.
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Alex Coomber on Train Siding: An ex LMS Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No. 45562 Alberta is seen here at Ashington on 10th June 1967 with the SLS/MLS Ashington Railtour.
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An ex LMS Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No. 45562 Alberta is seen here at Ashington on 10th June 1967 with the SLS/MLS Ashington Railtour. The Newbiggin On Sea and Blyth branch lines lost their passenger services in 1964. Ashington Station is due to reopen in 2024 when the new Northumberland Line opens from Newcastle.