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Author: Richard Stone

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

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

Chilly Volunteer Day

Chilly Volunteer Day

There was a litle warmth in the sun but as soon as the cloud came over the temperature dropped making work uncomfortable. None the less, a brave group of volunteers assembled at Steamworks today. The electric hack saw received some

Richard Stone January 26th, 2022January 27th, 2022 Permanent Way, Steamworks Project Read more

Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Steamworks looked magical last night, illuminated for our first Santa Specials event The BVLR gained a second station Passengers alighted here to visit Santa in his grotto (formerly the book shop) Many visitors expressed positive comments on the event and

Richard Stone December 12th, 2021December 12th, 2021 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more

The Wheels Go Round!

A major milestone was reached by the folk at North Bay Engineering this week when Blyth had her first run on air. A short video is linked here – Blyth’s first run on air You can hopefully make out the

Richard Stone December 3rd, 2021December 4th, 2021 2-4-0 Club, Heritage Train Project Read more

New Childrens Book in the Online Shop

New Childrens Book in the Online Shop

We are pleased to reveal a new book in our online shop featuring Howard of Pawsland This is the first in a new series, we are hoping that the author and Howard himself will visit Steamworks in 2022. Click on

Richard Stone November 30th, 2021December 3rd, 2021 SRT Shop Read more

Volunteer work on a grey day

Three big plastic containers in temporary location to collect rain water

On a day a Scotsman would describe as dreich, volunteers again assembled at Steamworks for a day of fun and frivolity. Most of us concentrated our time on the meter cube plastic containers that have been obtained to provide a

Richard Stone November 11th, 2021November 11th, 2021 Steamworks Project Read more

A damp start to the day …

Rainbow over Steamworks

Despite the inclement weather we were open yesterday, running Planet the battery loco in the morning in the rain. A beautiful rainbow signaled a change for the better so when the sun came out, Rosie was steamed and took a

Richard Stone November 1st, 2021November 1st, 2021 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Heritage Train Project, Steamworks Project Read more

Open Day Success

Removing ash from 7.25 inch gauge locomotive smokebox

A lovely open day today despite the weather, thanks to all who came to visit. We are open again tomorrow, Sun 31st Oct, 10am until 4pm. Unfortunately Blyth has yet to make her way down to Suffolk but our Café

Richard Stone October 30th, 2021October 31st, 2021 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more

Open Days October 2021

SOUTHWOLD RAILWAY STEAMWORKS Open Sat 30th October Sun 31st October, 2021 10am ~ 4pm Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ Miniature Railway rides, Café, Shop, Engine Shed, Tours. 01502 725422 Free entry. www.southwoldrailway.co.uk

Richard Stone October 22nd, 2021October 22nd, 2021 Events, Steamworks Project Read more
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