As hinted in an earlier blog post we recently took delivery of a permanent way trolley. This is a lightweight basic item of rolling stock used to carry tools, etc for the track gang when they are working on the
Permanent Way Trolley
Heritage Open Day
Steamworks will be opening on Sunday 11th September 2022 between 1pm and 4pm to join in the country wide Heritage Open Days event organised by The National Trust. More information about this event can be found at https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Summer Sunday Open Days Commence
After a lovely afternoon where members of Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society bought engines, attachments, even the kitchen sink, Steamworks commences it’s Summer Holiday opening this Sunday 24th July between 1pm and 5pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
A Hot Day for the Volunteers
The weather was a tad too hot for outside working yesterday but the small team of volunteers still managed to progress a number of projects. Some plumbing was added in the kitchen to assist the filling of the tea
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
Sunny day for the Volunteers
Volunteers have been busy today filling the potholes on Blyth Road with the assistance of Mr Murray. We also completed the restoration and rewiring of a powered hacksaw that was kindly donated a little while ago. You can see a
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
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
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
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