Gaunless Viaduct, also known as Lands Viaduct, stood for just over a century after opening in 1863, before being dismantled in the 1960s.

Nine-month history festival kicked off in County Durham by the All Change one-off event, with a Skymagic drone show and live action. Inspired by conversations with local historians, All Change brought ...

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A North East heritage railway attraction is in line for a brighter 2025. An extensive railway garden will be created at the Locomotion museum in County Durham. The Banks Group has given £20,000 ...

It's the world's oldest surviving railway line and one of the North East's best-loved historic attractions. Hundreds of families and steam train enthusiasts visit the Tanfield Railway each year, with ...

A rare piece of railway history will be making its debut in County Durham this spring. Launched by the Auckland Project, the North East Autocar, originally built 1903, will be making its first ...

A "remarkable piece of railway history" is heading to Weardale Railway this month.

Built in 1903 and designed by engineer Vincent Raven, the NER Autocar was the world’s first passenger rail vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine that generated electricity for onboard ...