Railfreight – The Northumberland Coast Loop

Blyth Bebside at 12,000 passengers already, Northumberland Line tops 800,000 trips, Newbiggin extension plans, and thoughts on Moor Farm roundabout

The past week has had a number of significant news announcements, and with a number of links between them, it is perhaps the right time to address them together. Blyth Bebside station is blossoming; and is boosting overall numbers for the Northumberland Line towards a million passengers! There has been more great news on theContinue reading “Blyth Bebside at 12,000 passengers already, Northumberland Line tops 800,000 trips, Newbiggin extension plans, and thoughts on Moor Farm roundabout”

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”