Alumina – The Northumberland Coast Loop

Fifty Million Miles and more from Blyth to Fort William, a Fond Farewell to the Faithful Four-Wheeled PCA’s

For 37 years (1988-2025) the humble four wheeled PCA waggons have taken alumina (a powder created from Bauxite ore) from the Port of Blyth terminal to the smelter in Fort William, Scotland (and also whilst open, the smelter at Lynemouth). Somewhat famously, these waggons were for a short time hauled by Deltic 55022 ‘Royal ScotsContinue reading “Fifty Million Miles and more from Blyth to Fort William, a Fond Farewell to the Faithful Four-Wheeled PCA’s”