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Haltwhistle To Alston Mineral Railway (United Kingdom)


The 13 mile Haltwhistle to Alston Railway was opened in 1852 to exploit the mineral wealth - including lead, coal and limestone - of Alston Moor. It was closed in 1976.

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 54.8144
Longitude: -2.44189
Landranger grid reference: NY717467
Easting: 371700
Northing: 546700

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Major Mining Region



Haltwhistle To Alston Mineral Railway belongs to the Alston Moor region.