Today's Stuff

Ian removing the stays which had held the rails to gauge
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Ten Years of Tanfield Railway & This Blog

This TR blog was first published ten years ago today - follow this link to see if you can name the folk shown in the post for 30 June 2011.

John & Graham working on foundations at East Tanfield in June 2011

This subject matter is echoed in recent posts; see the Mission Improbable post of 10 July 2011 to see another recent recurrence.

Every post is available using the calendar near the bottom right of any post.   Or use the search bar to find posts for a given subject, eg Brian, "tea room", 1725, electric, ..... 

Thank you to everyone who now or in the past takes part, contributes, reads or comments.

Another Pour

Steve, Ian, Ian & Dave spread as Cameron vibrates air out & concrete under the rail

Today, Monday

Discussing finishing & fitting work on HC 38's axleboxes

Last Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Angela Pickering:

Moving the formers to their next location

Sunday Again

Alex cleaning Horden
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Horden Photo Feature

The photos below are courtesy of Rob Batty of Point and Shoot Photos:

Horden outside MH carriage on Saturday 19 June

TR Guide 1977 Part 4 - The Last Page

Part 4 - The Last Page
(booklet courtesy of Tommy Knox)

TR Guide 1977 Part 3 - Locomotives

Part 3 - Locomotives
(booklet courtesy of Tommy Knox)

Wednesday Evening Trackwork

The photos below are courtesy of Euan Sharp:

Alex, Aidan, Sean & Oliver preparing to replace sleepers in Causey Woods

Wednesday Work

The photos below are courtesy of Dave Dixon except where stated:

Ian propping one of the shutters further along the pit wall .....

Concrete Development

Ian making a step in the right direction

Another Sunday with Horden

Matthew explaining vacuum brakes to Bobby

Horden in Greenery

Tom & Ben peer from the cab as Horden climbs Causey West Incline last Sunday
(photo courtesy of Dave Hewitt)

Horden's Back

Ben looking forward as Horden propels No.7
around MH curve onto the Tanfield branch
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

A Couple of Jobs

Ian coaling Horden ready for Saturday
(photo courtesy of David Watchman)

Today at TR

Peter paint-matching on Cochrane's tank

More than Floor Prep

Bringing a section of angle  iron .....

More Floor

Ian floating the concrete in a doorway
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Marley Hill Today

Jim & Mick discussing work on HC 38's axleboxes

After 117 Years, Horden Hauls Public Passenger Trains

Peter making a shim for Horden's valve gear

More Preparation for Today

Sophie sweeping the platform edge at Andrews House
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)

Horden Launch

Alex on Horden at East Tanfield

Preparation

Alfie hoeing out weeds at Andrews House
(photo courtesy of Bob Payne)

Concrete & Horden Again

Colin with skirting for the welcome hut

Preparation

Colin & Geoff with skirting boards for the welcome hut

Concrete

Filling the dumper with concrete

Monday Matters

Ian shortening his chute

HL No.2 at Embsay

The photos below were taken today at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, & are courtesy of Antony Walker:

Weekend Extra

Saturday

Luke's the signalman
(photo courtesy of Steve Harris)

Sunday Service

Dan the guard checking the vacuum brake .....

49's Trains Today

Dennis watering hanging baskets at Andrews House
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)

TR Guide 1977 Part 2 - The Way Ahead

Part 2 - The Way Ahead
(booklet courtesy of Tommy Knox)

Painting & No.2 Goes on Hols

Malcolm painting MH signalbox nameboard .....
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Some of Today's Work

Dennis & Ian levelling an area of floor prior to concreting
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Drainage

The photos below are courtesy of Dave Dixon:

Terry digging a hole for a fence post .....