🏛️ Bowes Railway

United Kingdom · Europe · 54.92°N, 1.56°W

The Bowes Railway, built by George Stephenson in 1826, is the world's only operational preserved standard gauge cable railway system. It was built to transport coal from pits in Durham to boats on the River Tyne. The site is a scheduled monument. The railway is open every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as on a number of event days throughout the year.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	54.92°N, 1.56°W · view on map

Bowes Railway is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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