 |
| Ronnie marking out the new brake blocks for the Husky |
 |
| Ian and Jim discuss machining of fusible plugs |
The North East Civic Trust's 2011-12 presentations and awards for their HLF-funded Engineering Heritage Skills Initiative were held today in the Great Hall at the Discovery Museum.
There are three people linked to Tanfield Railway via the initiative: Chris Armstrong, our full time placement 2011-12, Owen Edwards, part time placement 2011-12, and Ryan, our full time placement 2012-13.
 |
| Owen, who had placements at Bowes, Beamish and Tanfield |
 |
| Graham Bell, Director of NECT, opens the proceedings |
 |
| Owen enthuses over his specialist subject and project - the man rider at Bowes Railway |
 |
| Chris delivers one of his specialisms - ashpan doors for Twizell at Tanfield Railway |
 |
| Owen and Chris relax following their excellent presentations |
 |
| It will be Ryan's turn next year |
 |
| North East Maritime Trust meets Tanfield Railway (2 of 7 placement providers 2012-13) |
 |
| John Grundy, architectural historian and broadcaster, closes the proceedings |
