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The Old Track
© biffobear
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Uploaded: 01/02/12 1:12 PM GMT
The Old Track
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The Derwent Valley Railway was opened in 1867 after three years hard building work. Four viaducts were constructed and a deep, 800 metres long cutting was dug near Rowlands Gill. Stations were built at Shotley Bridge, Ebchester, High Westwood, Lintz Green, Rowlands Gill and Swalwell. At its peak the railway was carrying over half a million passengers a year with regular goods traffic of timber,bricks and coal to Newcastle and iron ore to Consett. As road traffic became more efficient the service declined until the line finally closed in 1962. The railway is commemorated in the Geordie folk song about an ill-fated train journey from Rowlands Gill,Wor Nanny's aMazer
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::Ramad
01/02/12 1:18 PM GMT
You have managed to make even the bleak winter scene look beautiful. Nice capture and editing.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
The darkness at the end of the image really makes one wonder what is beyond. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Great perspective on what is now known as the Derwent Walk !
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Richie that red dirt made me think you were in Oklahoma. Great job of shooting light and shadow.
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Billy
I like the depth and the mystery present at the end of the road.
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Fantastic shot Richie:)
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The most precious jewel you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children♥
Beautiful scene,Richie.Love the play of light and shadows.Fantastic photo.
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Excellent shot and narrative Richie. Thank you!
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"If I should leave this path of life today, I would carry the vision of Gods' rose blooms with me as I go......" -- Stan V. Griep
Its sure dark where this track is leading. I bet its scary in there!...hehe...Beautiful and outstanding Richie!!
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have seen other empty railway"tracks" without rails, always nice walkways or excellent for biking, usually very much covered with bush or trees, this is a very nice one, wonderful captured, great colors and details....Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty