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Author: Richard Stone

Rail Delivery

Rail Delivery

Early on Thursday morning a delivery from GB Rail arrived at Steamworks. Six lengths of 50lb/yd rail, each 40 feet long with the associated fittings. I’ve done a quick calculation and have deduced they are very heavy and will give

Richard Stone August 29th, 2022October 24th, 2022 Steamworks Project Read more

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 3rd, 2022August 12th, 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 26th, 2022July 26th, 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 22nd, 2022July 22nd, 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 18th, 2022July 18th, 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 19th, 2022June 13th, 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 25th, 2022May 10th, 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 26th, 2022May 10th, 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 9th, 2022May 10th, 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 20th, 2022March 5th, 2022 Events, Steamworks Project Read more
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