Glaisdale Station was originally known as ‘Beggars Bridge‘ and opened in 1865
Station masters were allowed to operate a coal business, providing to the local area. Often making more money from this than their actual job.
Coal was dropped in from the railway line above, this example being restored in 1986.
Glaisdale Coal Cells / Drops
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There are also coal cells in good condition, if my memory serves me correctly, at Egton Bridge.
Yes, i’ll have to dig out the photos I took of those and never used