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Thursday, 31 May 2018

Ramblers Reopen T&W Heritage Way

Ian coaling Twizell ready for today
Angela dispensing oils
Jim turning down the lip of Twizell's replacement smokebox door
Peter considering the route of exhaust steam pipe from Horden's vacuum ejector
Dave & Geoff working on ET platform wall extension
(photo courtesy of Colin Gibson)
Dave looking at alignment
(photo courtesy of Colin Gibson)
Twizell shunting a waggon with blockwork off the train at East Tanfield
Geoff & Dave still on the wall
Colin mixing mortar
The party of Northumbria Ramblers on the train at ET .....
.....& getting off at Causey Arch
John Grundy on Twizell, the focus of cameramen from TV & newspapers
John Grundy informing the throng on Causey platform about the architectural, industrial & natural wonders of North East England (including TR) .....
..... & cutting the tape on Causey Arch to officially reopen the Tyne & Wear Heritage Way, which runs past & through many awe inspiring sites
Entertainment from Kitchy Retro 
Train crew
Guard & crossing keeper communication

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