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
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
Christmas is coming..
At Steamworks, at least. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to post, but Richard Stone has been doing a commendable job in keeping the Blog up-to-date with activities down at Blyth Road. We’ve also been ferociously planning away
Volunteer work on a grey day
On a day a Scotsman would describe as dreich, volunteers again assembled at Steamworks for a day of fun and frivolity. Most of us concentrated our time on the meter cube plastic containers that have been obtained to provide a
A damp start to the day …
Despite the inclement weather we were open yesterday, running Planet the battery loco in the morning in the rain. A beautiful rainbow signaled a change for the better so when the sun came out, Rosie was steamed and took a
Open Day Success
A lovely open day today despite the weather, thanks to all who came to visit. We are open again tomorrow, Sun 31st Oct, 10am until 4pm. Unfortunately Blyth has yet to make her way down to Suffolk but our Café