First off, we’ve had some further photographs of progress on the replica build of ‘Blyth’, one of the three Sharp, Stewart & Co. 2-4-0 tank locomotives bought by the SR in 1879 for the opening of the railway, sent to
Heavy Metals
Weeding the parade ground
First of all, before we get onto matters at Blyth Road, we have received another tidbit of information on Blyth from Dave Humphries at North Bay Engineering. The above picture shows the wooden patterns for the cylinder rod glands and
News from North Bay
Even though the world is on lockdown, work is still continuing on the replica 2-4-0 ‘Blyth’. Dave Humphreys, of North Bay Engineering, has sent us a photo and video of the leading Adams radial truck fitted to the front of the
Latest on the Isle of Man carriage
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 on “Blyth”
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
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
Mid February, 2020
John Bennett 17th February, 2020
18/19th January 2020- a grimy weekend
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
Latest “Blyth” photos 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
End of November 2019
John Bennett 25.11.19