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
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
Here we all are on the post Christmas Track Walk on the 28th December. Traditionally we pause at the “cattle creep” just before Walberswick Station for a group photo, which we did, and then, for a change, one at Walberswick
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 30.11.19
The latest photos from the NorthBay workshop kindly sent through by David Humphreys who notes the following: The first cylinder is almost to size. The second one will be completed in the next week or so, then they are both going
John Bennett 25.11.19
Latest exciting photographs from the North Bay Engineering workshop showing axle boxes in process of being fitted to the “Blyth” frames. Upside down of course. The work looks typically first rate. Must get up to Darlington again soon.
We should have had menu details in the last Newsletter about the Annual Lunch, and our attempt to email all members has failed for some reason. So here it is now. If you want to come call me on 01502
Great to celebrate John Barber’s birthday. John Bennett 30.9.19