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
A Hot Day for the Volunteers
Blyth has arrived
As some of you are now aware, Blyth has been safely delivered to Suffolk and is ensconced in the engine shed looking lovely in her fresh paint with shiny brass work. We are working hard behind the scenes to put
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
Blyth Spirits
Good news rarely goes amiss, and doubtless all who have been following the Blyth project will consider the recent announcement of an imminent steam test by North Bay Engineering of Darlington as very good news indeed. What this essentially means is
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
The Wheels Go Round!
A major milestone was reached by the folk at North Bay Engineering this week when Blyth had her first run on air. A short video is linked here – Blyth’s first run on air You can hopefully make out the