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Author: Richard Stone

Permanent Way Trolley

Permanent Way Trolley

As hinted in an earlier blog post we recently took delivery of a permanent way trolley. This is a lightweight basic item of rolling stock used to carry tools, etc for the track gang when they are working on the

Richard Stone August 3, 2022August 12, 2022 Permanent Way, Rolling Stock, Steamworks Project Read more

Heritage Open Day

Heritage Open Day

Steamworks will be opening on Sunday 11th September 2022 between 1pm and 4pm to join in the country wide Heritage Open Days event organised by The National Trust. More information about this event can be found at https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Richard Stone July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 Events, Steamworks Project Read more

No wheels on my wagon

No wheels on my wagon

Volunteers had a busy Wednesday again this week despite the warm weather. The strip down of the RNAD chassis continued with the removal of the wheelsets. A donated shed was extracted from the pile and errected near the main gate

Richard Stone July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Events, Heritage Train Project Read more

Summer Sunday Open Days Commence

Summer Sunday Open Days Commence

After a lovely afternoon where members of Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society bought engines, attachments, even the kitchen sink, Steamworks commences it’s Summer Holiday opening this Sunday 24th July between 1pm and 5pm. We look forward to welcoming you.

Richard Stone July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more

A Hot Day for the Volunteers

A Hot Day for the Volunteers

The weather was a tad too hot for outside working yesterday but the small team of volunteers still managed to progress a number of projects.   Some plumbing was added in the kitchen to assist the filling of the tea

Richard Stone May 19, 2022June 13, 2022 Steamworks Project Read more

Blyth has arrived

Blyth has arrived

As some of you are now aware, Blyth has been safely delivered to Suffolk and is ensconced in the engine shed looking lovely in her fresh paint with shiny brass work. We are working hard behind the scenes to put

Richard Stone April 25, 2022May 10, 2022 2-4-0 Club, Heritage Train Project Read more

SteamWorks Open Days 2022

We are pleased to announce the following open days for 2022 Sun 17th Apr – Easter – 1pm to 4pm Sun 24th Apr – Easter – 1pm to 4pm Fri 3rd Jun – Jubilee – 1pm to 4pm Sat 4th

Richard Stone March 26, 2022May 10, 2022 Events, Steamworks Project Read more

Sunny day for the Volunteers

Sunny day for the Volunteers

Volunteers have been busy today filling the potholes on Blyth Road with the assistance of Mr Murray. We also completed the restoration and rewiring of a powered hacksaw that was kindly donated a little while ago. You can see a

Richard Stone March 9, 2022May 10, 2022 Steamworks Project Read more

CANCELLED due to weather

I am very sorry to have to report that the opening we had planned for this afternoon, Sunday 20th has been cancelled because of the weather. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon. I will now commence the

Richard Stone February 20, 2022March 5, 2022 Events, Steamworks Project Read more

Half Term Opening

Half Term Opening

Steamworks will be open on Sunday February 20th between 1pm and 4pm. The battery locomotive will be hauling trains on the BVLR, the café will be open as will the Workshop for tours. We look forward to welcoming you. Plenty

Richard Stone February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more
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