The North Pole Express alongside Burdon Plain (CC) |
Everyday work, people & events at the World's Oldest Railway 1725
North East England industrial steam railway heritage on a 1920-50 minor railway
Monday 31 December 2012
North Pole Express again
The following shots, courtesy of Carl Chambers, were taken on Saturday 22 December 2012.
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Sunday 30 December 2012
Saturday 29 December 2012
Tomorrow's Trains
Twizell will haul trains from Andrews House for Sunniside, Causey and Tanfield at 11 am, 12.30, 2 and 3.30 pm.
Twizell at the North Pole (photo courtesy of Carl Chambers) |
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Friday 28 December 2012
North Pole Express - another view
The following shots, courtesy of Dave Hewitt, were taken on Sunday 23 December 2012.
Please send shots (especially those showing people) for publication to the blog.
Please send shots (especially those showing people) for publication to the blog.
Another Express arrives at the North Pole (DH) |
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Thursday 27 December 2012
North Pole Express Revisited
The following shots, courtesy of Carl Chambers, were taken on Saturday 15 December 2012.
Please email shots (especially those showing people) for publication to the blog.
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Wednesday 26 December 2012
Trains Today
Today, Boxing Day, Twizell will haul trains from Andrews House for Sunniside, Causey and Tanfield at 11 am, 12.30, 2 and 3.30 pm. There is no booking required for these "Winter Warmers", but there may be compulsory mince pies.
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Monday 24 December 2012
Sunday 23 December 2012
Friday 21 December 2012
Trains Around Christmas
The North Pole Express runs on Saturday, Sunday and Christmas Eve, and all trains are fully booked. Twizell will haul trains every 40 minutes between East Tanfield and the North Pole from 10.40 until 4 pm.
Twizell and a NPE on Tanfield bank (photo courtesy of Carl Chambers) |
On Tuesday (Boxing Day), trains will leave Andrews House for Sunniside, Causey and Tanfield at 11 am, 12.30, 2 and 3.30 pm. There is no booking required for these "Winter Warmers", but there may be compulsory mince pies.
Photographers - I would particularly appreciate shots of TR trains and people which can be published on this blog between Christmas and New Year - please email with a descriptive note
Photographers - I would particularly appreciate shots of TR trains and people which can be published on this blog between Christmas and New Year - please email with a descriptive note
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Thursday 20 December 2012
Wednesday 19 December 2012
A Task for Today
Lately, when footpath crossings have required work we have been replacing wooden sleepers with ballast, in part to reduce slip hazards when wet or frosty.
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Engineering,
Lineside
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Monday 17 December 2012
Sunday 16 December 2012
Friday 14 December 2012
Trains This Weekend
The North Pole Express runs on Saturday and Sunday, and all trains are fully booked. Twizell will haul trains every 40 minutes between East Tanfield and the North Pole from 10.40 until 4 pm.
Angela waiting the return of the last North Pole Express (photo courtesy of Carl Chambers) |
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Thursday 13 December 2012
Wednesday 12 December 2012
RSH Crane Tanks
Southwick's (RSH 7069/1942) boiler being lifted at Ingrow Hendon (RSH 7007/1940) has a similar boiler (photo courtesy of George Bowler, a recent visitor to TR) |
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Monday 10 December 2012
Bowes Railway News
Springwell Road level crossing on Sun 2 Dec |
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Sunday 9 December 2012
North Pole Express Day 5
We're at the half way point in 2012 - there are 5 NPE days to go
George driving Twizell, collecting the empty stock |
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Engineering,
Operations
Saturday 8 December 2012
Friday 7 December 2012
Trains This Weekend
The North Pole Express runs on Saturday and Sunday, and all trains are fully booked. Twizell will haul trains every 40 minutes between East Tanfield and the North Pole from 10.40 until 4 pm.
Cochrane and David on standby duty last Saturday (photo by Carl Chambers) |
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Wednesday 5 December 2012
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Monday 3 December 2012
Sunday 2 December 2012
Friday 30 November 2012
Trains This Weekend
The North Pole Express runs on Saturday and Sunday, and all trains are fully booked. Twizell will haul trains every 40 minutes between East Tanfield and the North Pole from 10.40 until 4 pm. Cochrane will be steamed as backup.
Sarah, who was guard on last Sunday's NPE, said that she received several compliments about us from members of the public. Hopefully there will be less rain this weekend, so even more people can enjoy the experience.
Sarah, who was guard on last Sunday's NPE, said that she received several compliments about us from members of the public. Hopefully there will be less rain this weekend, so even more people can enjoy the experience.
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Operations
Odd Jobs at the End of the Week
A selection of the tasks undertaken today :
NER 6-wheel inspection saloon being loaded for transport to the Aln Valley Railway |
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Loco,
Maintenance,
Transport
Thursday 29 November 2012
Cold Thursday Assortment
Peter checking axlebox lubrication on the NER 6-wheel engineers saloon, which is due to leave tomorrow |
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Engineering
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Monday 26 November 2012
Sunday 25 November 2012
First Day of NPE
The first day of the 2012 North Pole Express season started with downpours affecting public road access and our sites, but fortunately the rain eased off, everyone coped well, and an enjoyable day ensued.
Bob prepared for the worst while on car park duty |
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Saturday 24 November 2012
Final North Pole Prep
Today saw last minute work at Marley Hill, East Tanfield and the North Pole in readiness for our busiest operating time of the year.
Emma dressing the tree in ET station (photo courtesy of Mark Pearce) |
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Tomorrow's Trains
Tomorrow sees the start of our North Pole Express season - prebooked tickets only, and as far as I know, sold out. Twizell will haul trains every 40 minutes between East Tanfield and the North Pole from 10.40 until 4 pm. Cochrane will be steamed as backup.
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Friday 23 November 2012
Thursday 22 November 2012
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Monday 19 November 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Saturday 17 November 2012
Tomorrow's Trains
Tomorrow's loco will be Sir Cecil A Cochrane, hauling trains from Andrews House station for Sunniside, Causey and East Tanfield at 11 am, 12.30, 2 and 3.30 pm.
Cochrane and train last weekend, north of MH signalbox (photo courtesy of Dave Hewitt) |
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Friday 16 November 2012
Thursday 15 November 2012
Coal
A recent trial of a sample of Welsh steam coal on Cochrane proved successful - it burnt well with less smoke and residue, and seemed hotter although relatively slow to ignite. We've bought more ----.
30 tonnes of Welsh steam coal being delivered today (photo by Ian Cowan) |
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