As the Trustees had approved the steaming of Blyth at our open day at the end of October, a few hardy volunteers congregated at Steamworks at 8:30am last Sunday. Our first task was to check both the smokebox and firebox
Raising Steam
Seeking Volunteers
Running a heritage railway needs many people with many skills, could you be one of those people? The roles available are varied from painting, keeping the undergrowth in check, wood work, metal work, engineering (light and heavy), maintenance and restoration
First Southwold Steam Departure in 97 Years
The departure of the first steam locomotive from a railway station in Southwold in 97 years was announced by the ringing of the original Southwold Railway Company bell which was kindly loaned to the Trust for the occasion by the
Small Carriage Project Launches
Following a generous grant from the Southwold Trust, we are pleased to announce the launch of our Small Carriage Project. This vehicle, using some components from one of the former RNAD chassis we have at Steamworks, will enable us to
Open Days for 2025 Commence
A little reminder, should one be necessary, that our open days for 2025 commence this Sunday, April 20th. Steamworks will be open to visitors between 1pm and 4pm with all the regular attractions and in addition our new diesel locomotive
Locomotive arrives on loan
We were very pleased to welcome today a new locomotive on loan at Steamworks. LM319, a Hunslet Wagonmaster (works number 8926 of 1979), worked the peat bogs of The Irish Republic for the Bord na Mona right up to the
Road Improvements
I had a pleasant surprise as I approached Steamworks for Volunteer Wednesday this week. A contractor has been hard at work making things much more level than before. The work extends from the end of the tarmac close to Station
Open Day Report
Sunday 4th August was a nice afternoon, though it was interrupted by occasional light showers. Steamworks was busy with visitors and we were particularly pleased to welcome Dave Cragie with his Morris Minor van containing a display of old radios
Summer Holidays Open Days and Container Now Open
This Sunday sees the first of our Summer Holidays open days. Steamworks will be open between 1pm and 4pm. We will be open every Sunday afternoon at those times until the end of August. Also this week we will open
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