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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday saw fewer volunteers at Steamworks than usual but good progress was made across a number of projects. Peter and Ian continued their work in the container that will become our new shop and model railway display. The coach side
Recent weeks, with their fine but chilly weather, have seen the volunteers working on the level crossing providing gates across the 3ft gauge track where vehicles enter the car park at Steamworks. The post hole borer attachment on our ferguson