Monkseaton
Looking distinctly shabby Metrocar (Class 599) 4032 draws into Monkseaton station with a service for St James via the coast.
The 45 year old trains are gradually being replaced with new units from Stadler but still seem to provide a majority of the services on the system at the moment.
Monkseaton station is a perhaps overlooked gem of the network, (at least compared to nearby Tynemouth and Whitley Bay). Built by the North Eastern Raiway and opening in 1915 it replaced an earlier station a little further to the north and has a fine arched glazed roof. In recent years a micropub called the Left Luggage Room opened in the station buildings and customers can be seen enjoying a Sunday afternoon drink behind the train.
17th August 2025.
Monkseaton
Looking distinctly shabby Metrocar (Class 599) 4032 draws into Monkseaton station with a service for St James via the coast.
The 45 year old trains are gradually being replaced with new units from Stadler but still seem to provide a majority of the services on the system at the moment.
Monkseaton station is a perhaps overlooked gem of the network, (at least compared to nearby Tynemouth and Whitley Bay). Built by the North Eastern Raiway and opening in 1915 it replaced an earlier station a little further to the north and has a fine arched glazed roof. In recent years a micropub called the Left Luggage Room opened in the station buildings and customers can be seen enjoying a Sunday afternoon drink behind the train.
17th August 2025.