Killingworth Wagonway
The Wagonway was opened by Grand Allies in 1765 and was extended to West Moor in 1806 (this section was closed in 1942). A branch to Burradon was opened in 1826 (HER ref. 1080). This line had the original 4' 8" gauge and was the first line worked by George Stephenson's locomotive 'Blucher'. The section of line south from Rising Sun Farm, possibly opened as late as 1830, was an inclined plane, horse operated until 1850. Fragmentary remains of this wagonway survive.
Named Killingworth Wagonway on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey Map, it was linked to the Blyth & Tyne Railway by a spur. It served Killingworth Colliery and possibly Bewick Pit. Its western terminus was near Killingworth Station at NZ 2682 7089; its southern terminus was at Killingworth Staiths, at NZ 3099 6532, above which it split into four branches, one to each staith.
Named Killingworth Wagonway on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey Map, it was linked to the Blyth & Tyne Railway by a spur. It served Killingworth Colliery and possibly Bewick Pit. Its western terminus was near Killingworth Station at NZ 2682 7089; its southern terminus was at Killingworth Staiths, at NZ 3099 6532, above which it split into four branches, one to each staith.