Burnhope Reservoir railway

54°44′38″N 2°14′28″W / 54.744°N 2.241°W / 54.744; -2.241

Burnhope Reservoir railway
Overview
HeadquartersWeardale
LocaleEngland
Dates of operation1930–1937
SuccessorAbandoned
Technical
Track gauge2 ft (610 mm)

The Burnhope Reservoir railway was an industrial narrow gauge railway built to serve the construction of Burnhope Reservoir near Weardale. An extensive network of 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge lines connected the North Eastern Railway branch terminus at Weardale with the dam construction site.

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