Thursday, September 30, 2021

Marley Hill - Then and Now

 Marley Hill on the Tanfield Railway..... then .... a an operational colliery in the 1960s ..... now ..... a heritage railway in 2021.

Tanfield Railway
Information board showing photo's from the 1960s

Marely Hill map 1960s

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1960s view of Marley Hill shed yard

A 1960s view of Marley Hill shed yard. The Middle Row terrace on the distant bank top has gone. A set of waggons waits to be filled at the colliery.

2021 view of Marley Hill shed yard

 1965 Looking west to Marley Hill shed

Looking west to Marley Hill shed from the Marley Hill Terrace area in 1965, five engines are in steam. 

 2021 Looking west to Marley Hill shed