We were very pleased to welcome today a new locomotive on loan at Steamworks. LM319, a Hunslet Wagonmaster (works number 8926 of 1979), worked the peat bogs of The Irish Republic for the Bord na Mona right up to the
Locomotive arrives on loan
Road Improvements
I had a pleasant surprise as I approached Steamworks for Volunteer Wednesday this week. A contractor has been hard at work making things much more level than before. The work extends from the end of the tarmac close to Station
Open Day Report
Sunday 4th August was a nice afternoon, though it was interrupted by occasional light showers. Steamworks was busy with visitors and we were particularly pleased to welcome Dave Cragie with his Morris Minor van containing a display of old radios
Summer Holidays Open Days and Container Now Open
This Sunday sees the first of our Summer Holidays open days. Steamworks will be open between 1pm and 4pm. We will be open every Sunday afternoon at those times until the end of August. Also this week we will open
Blyth Update
We had hoped to steam Blyth for members and the public over the early May bank holiday weekend but we don’t think we will be ready to do so. We’re very sorry for any disappointment but we know members will
Busy Volunteer Day
Wednesday saw fewer volunteers at Steamworks than usual but good progress was made across a number of projects. Peter and Ian continued their work in the container that will become our new shop and model railway display. The coach side
Level Crossing
Recent weeks, with their fine but chilly weather, have seen the volunteers working on the level crossing providing gates across the 3ft gauge track where vehicles enter the car park at Steamworks. The post hole borer attachment on our ferguson
Bookings Open for Santa Specials
Bookings have opened for this years Santa Specials. We will be open on the evenings of Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th December. Please get in touch to secure your space as availability is limited.
A Boring* Volunteer Saturday
Following two test holes drilled the preceeding Wednesday, volunteers set to work on Saturday installing the rail fixings along the sides of our new inspection / ash pit. Drilling a 24mm (almost an inch) hole 200mm (8 inches) deep into
Tracking Progress
A major project that is well underway at Steamworks is our combined inspection and ash pit. This lies outside the engine shed on the southern most road and is essential for the maintenance of Blyth. With the hole dug, a