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South Tynedale Railway - A guide to England's highest narrow gauge railway, running between Alston in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh in Northumberland, by Daniel McIntyre. History of the Railway Society, timings of the trains and general information about Alston.
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre - A museum dedicated to both showing and telling the 'story' of the lead mining past of the North Pennines. Part of the North Pennines Heritage Trust website.
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