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Steamworks Project

March 24th, 2020. Pressing the Pause Button.

March 24th, 2020.  Pressing the Pause Button.

Well, much seems to have occurred since the previous blog. There we were planning an opening at Easter and then the sky falls in. But we must keep calm and carry on – indoors. One of us is self-isolating down

John Bennett March 24th, 2020March 27th, 2020 Steamworks Project Read more

14th March, 2020

14th March, 2020

A sign of spring at Steamworks! Toby hard at work on the upgrading often BVLR track. Some groundwater drainage was installed last Wednesday so hopefully this will deal with the flooding there. Well, it was the wettest February on record.

John Bennett March 14th, 2020March 27th, 2020 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Steamworks Project Read more

Work at Steamworks, 7th March, 2020

Work at Steamworks, 7th March, 2020

A busy day for the volunteers at Steamworks this Saturday. Pippa planting a dogwood at the back of the site. Thanks to those who have donated trees. We cannot have too many! Rabbit proof chicken wire is an essential down

John Bennett March 7th, 2020March 27th, 2020 Permanent Way, Scaldwell, Steamworks Project Read more

Early March 2020

Early March 2020

Our builders have completed their contract for the Engine Shed Phase 2 – before Easter as promised.  We will fit the main doors and the vent above. That is going to be the new metal-working shop on the photo below.

John Bennett March 6th, 2020March 27th, 2020 Steamworks Project Read more

Mid February, 2020

Mid February, 2020

        John Bennett 17th February, 2020

John Bennett February 17th, 2020March 27th, 2020 2-4-0 Club, Permanent Way, Steamworks Project Read more

January/February 2020

January/February 2020

        Don’t miss the February edition of  Heritage Railway!   John Bennett    1st February, 2020  

John Bennett February 1st, 2020March 27th, 2020 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Steamworks Project Read more

Tracklaying continued…..

Tracklaying continued…..

  John  Bennett   20th January, 2020

John Bennett January 20th, 2020March 27th, 2020 Permanent Way, Steamworks Project Read more

18th/19th January 2020 – Tracklaying

18th/19th January 2020 – Tracklaying

A real milestone weekend for the Trust. With a little help from our friends – two dozen army reservists from  STRE 507 –  a lot (70m) of three foot gauge track, with two sets of points, has been installed over

John Bennett January 19th, 2020January 20th, 2020 Permanent Way, Steamworks Project Read more

Christmas Eve 2019

Christmas Eve 2019

First of all to remind you that we have an Open Day at Steamworks in Blyth Road, Southwold from 10,30am to 4pm this coming Saturday 28th December, 2019. Entry is free but there are £2 rides on the miniature railway.

John Bennett December 24th, 2019March 27th, 2020 Steamworks Project Read more

End of November 2019

End of November 2019

          John Bennett 25.11.19

John Bennett November 25th, 2019March 27th, 2020 Blyth Valley Light Railway, Carriage Restoration, Steamworks Project Read more
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