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
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.
This first class carriage is not living up to its name yet – but watch this space. But great things are happening in the guard/third class compartment thanks to Toby and Peter. The whole carriage is fully glazed now and
Latest photograph from the Darlington workshop of North Bay Engineering showing wheels attached to the frames on Blyth now Good to see some paint going on. John Bennett 7.3.20
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
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 17th February, 2020
Don’t miss the February edition of Heritage Railway! John Bennett 1st February, 2020
John Bennett 20th January, 2020
The arrival of the military and their impressive track laying exercise effectively banished Robin Vintner and myself from the cosy little workshop in which the ongoing maintenance and reconstruction of the BVLR locomotives and rolling stock is under way, but gave