More recently, Dave Dixon has produced a video of the 2016 LoI Gala. Click to watch & find what's behind this steam screen. |
Everyday work, people & events at the World's Oldest Railway 1725
North East England industrial steam railway heritage on a 1920-50 minor railway
Thursday, 30 June 2016
5 Years & Gala
Five years ago this blog was started with a post about the foundations of East Tanfield station building. Who do you recognize, who's left & who is still working with us? Take a look at July 2011's posts (links at page bottom) to see what's changed, developed & remained.
Gable Work +
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Tuesday Tasks
Sunday, 26 June 2016
Saturday, 25 June 2016
Gala Finale
The photos below were taken on Sunday 12 June by Ken Snowdon:
David looking the part on Sir Berkeley |
Tomorrow's Trains
Tomorrow, HL No.2 will take trains from Andrews House at 10.30, 11.45, 1.15, 2.30 & 3.45 for Sunniside, Causey Arch, East Tanfield & return.
No.2 entering Causey station in March |
Friday, 24 June 2016
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Usual Jobs ....
Labels:
Building,
Environment,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Projects
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Work Continues
Labels:
Building,
Environment,
Inspection,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Projects
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Marley Hill Shed Gable etc
Labels:
Building,
Environment,
Inspection,
Loco,
Maintenance
Monday, 20 June 2016
Some of Today's Work
Labels:
Electrical,
Engineering,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Projects
Sunday, 19 June 2016
Saturday, 18 June 2016
Last Sunday Gala People
The photos below were all taken last Sunday by Carl Chambers:
David running Sir Berkeley round its train at Sunniside ..... |
Labels:
Events,
Photography,
Volunteer
Tomorrow's Trains
Tomorrow, HL No.2 will take trains from Andrews House at 10.30, 11.45, 1.15, 2.30 & 3.45 for Sunniside, Causey Arch, East Tanfield & return.
Last night, David & Angela filling No.2's bunker, ready for Sunday |
Friday, 17 June 2016
Early Railways Conference - Visit to TR
The Early Railways Conference is being held in Newcastle this year, and visited Tanfield Railway this evening:
David & Angela preparing HL No.2 ..... |
Saturday Selection
The photos below were taken during last Saturday's gala, & are all courtesy of Ken Snowdon:
A steamy No.35 ready to shunt extra vehicles onto its train in Marley Hill station, on the right |
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Back to Marley Hill
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Tuesday at TR
Hartley Main No.35 on Gala Sunday
The photos below were taken on Sunday by Dave Hewitt :
No.35 leaving Marley Hill with the empty stock of the mixed train ..... |
Monday, 13 June 2016
Sunday, 12 June 2016
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Friday, 10 June 2016
Views of Today's Photo Charter
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Gala Prep Continues
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Monday, 6 June 2016
Machine Shop & More on Monday
Sunday, 5 June 2016
Saturday, 4 June 2016
Tomorrow's Trains
Tomorrow, Twizell will take trains from Andrews House at 10.30, 11.45, 1.15, 2.30 & 3.45 for Sunniside, Causey Arch, East Tanfield & return.
Henry peering at the camera as Twizell heads into Sunniside in June 2013 (photo courtesy of Ken Snowdon) |
Friday, 3 June 2016
End of the Week
Display boards on loan from TWBPT in East Tanfield station |
Labels:
Building,
CandW,
Electrical,
Environment,
Woodwork
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Formers, Counter & Carriage
Labels:
Building,
CandW,
Civil,
Maintenance,
Projects,
Structures