Redmire Branch
Until December 1992, there was a daily train of limestone from Redmire to Redcar. The quarry at Redmire was situated at
the end of a twenty-two mile freight-only branch from Northallerton and when it was announced that the traffic was to cease,
the future of the line looked bleak. In this first picture, 60 031 is seen near the village of Newton-le-Willows with an
empty train, bound for the quarry on 20 November 1992.
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This picture shows 60 031 shunting after arrival at Redmire quarry. The use of a brake van on these trains enabled the guard
to close several sets of crossing gates along the branch.
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60 031 is seen approaching the level crossing and signal box at Bedale whilst working a loaded train towards Northallerton.
20 November 1992.
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This picture was taken the previous day and shows 60 052 approaching Bedale with a loaded train from Redmire.
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Handing over the token at Bedale Signal Box.
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'The Wensleydale Explorer' was one of several railtours which visited the line soon after the stone traffic
had ceased. On 28 December 1992, 47 819 is seen at Redmire quarry whilst railtour participants take pictures.
I travelled on this train from Bristol Parkway. The line is now preserved as The Wensleydale Railway.
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