Aln Valley Railway Society

Tyne Commission Quay Branch

  • 15/06/1928 Opened
  • 02/10/1939 Closed on outbreak of WW II.
  • 11/1945 Reopened
  • 01/01/1969 Through coach working ended after problems with air-braked stock on the branch.
  • 04/05/1970 Closed. Buses were provided from Newcastle Central to connect with boat services.
Boat Train at Tyne Commission Quay in 1967. (Roger Cornfoot)