Engineer's Line References (ELRs)

Mileages

Last update 7 June 2026

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Mileages are given in the form miles.chains unless stated otherwise. Figures prefixed with ≈ are approximate, those in parentheses are not on this route but are given for reference. Reference to 'start'/'end' of an asset are as read down the page.

NEN Newburn Branch

NEN1 Newcastle West Junction to Scotswood Junction

   0.11	Newcastle West Junction with ECM5 (80.05)
   0.22	Forth Banks viaduct
   0.51	Castle sidings
   0.59	Forth Junction with FOG (0.00)
   1.03	later end of line
   1.40	Elswick Ordnance depot
   1.67	ELSWICK
   2.50	SCOTSWOOD WORKS
   2.65	Scotswood Junction with BES (2.65) and NEN2 (0.00)