We were pleased to welcome our boiler inspector Jonathan Wheeler back to Steamworks this week to carry out the hydraulic test on Blyth. With his large double needle test gauge mounted on the top of the dome, pressure was raised
Blyth Progress
Final holes plugged on Blyth’s boiler
We welcomed Jon from G Bird Industrial Boilers to Steamworks today. Once kitted up in his protective gear he started to clean the area around the side bushes preparing them for welding. The steel plugs were then popped into the
More work on Blyth
With Stuart Hart able to give us another days work some good progress has again been made on Blyth. After much grunting and use of the weight available (actual weights hidden to protect the guilty!) hanging on various extension bars
A good week for Blyth
On Wednesday morning the regular volunteers were joined by Stuart Hart for a working session on Blyth. Stuart firstly cut away a little of one of the frame stretchers to give access to one of the back head wash out
Blyth Update
We had hoped to steam Blyth for members and the public over the early May bank holiday weekend but we don’t think we will be ready to do so. We’re very sorry for any disappointment but we know members will
BLYTH Enamel Badge
Now available at Steamworks and in our online shop, a lovely quality enable badge featuring BLYTH in her Great Eastern Blue livery. The badge is approximately 40mm by 25mm and has a safety pin style back. These will become a