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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

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

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

Christmas is coming..

Christmas is coming..

At Steamworks, at least. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to post, but Richard Stone has been doing a commendable job in keeping the Blog up-to-date with activities down at Blyth Road. We’ve also been ferociously planning away

Oliver Densham November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Events, 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 1, 2021November 1, 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 30, 2021October 31, 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 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Events, Steamworks Project Read more

An August Enterprise

An August Enterprise

Another sadly brief update, but on the plus side, a ‘live’ one- I’m currently sitting outside the cafe at Steamworks on a reasonably busy Sunday opening day. Yes, you heard aright- a Sunday opening day. After the success of our

Oliver Densham August 8, 2021August 11, 2021 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more

Did July-ke that?

Did July-ke that?

If you’ve got any taste at all, probably not. What our regular followers might like rather more, however, is this; Yes, the rumours you’ve heard are true. Although they might equally be false, as I’ve got no idea what rumours

Oliver Densham July 19, 2021July 23, 2021 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Events, Steamworks Project Read more
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