Durham, old railways and lost pit villages

This video takes a look at Durham's railway past. Starting with a brief look at Durham Elvet station before moving onto Shincliffe Town station and the line to Houghall and the old pit village there.
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[@andrewf9041]

Brilliant vid mate, really enjoying your vids. Cheers marra.

[@robertthompson6346]

All my relation were Miners - something I'm seriously proud about. It's a brave man who goes down a very deep hole in the ground to do heavy manual work in the dark with no amenities or emergency health care....and with his own food and drink.

[@grahamrobson5954]

this is good, keep making them

[@EllieMaes-Grandad]

I expected to see Gilesgate Station and even the current one. From Relley Mill Junction, lines went to Bishop Auckland, Esh Winning and Lanchester, all walking routes today.

[@mattditchphotography5044]

I've covered some of Durham's other railways in separate videos. And, plan to do more on them in the future.

[@TC-qd1zw]

My Uncle(maternal side) lived in Langley Park. Can just remember Esh Winning station. Great days. Still visit Cousin’s there.

[@stonehengemaca]

The whole city is a student campus now.