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
Latest on “Blyth”
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
Early March 2020
Our builders have completed their contract for the Engine Shed Phase 2 – before Easter as promised. We will fit the main doors and the vent above. That is going to be the new metal-working shop on the photo below.
Mid February, 2020
John Bennett 17th February, 2020
January/February 2020
Don’t miss the February edition of Heritage Railway! John Bennett 1st February, 2020
Tracklaying continued…..
John Bennett 20th January, 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
18th/19th January 2020 – Tracklaying
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
Christmas and New Year 2019/20
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
Christmas Eve 2019
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.