Ian removing the stays which had held the rails to gauge (photo courtesy of Dave Dixon) |
Everyday work, people & events at the World's Oldest Railway 1725
North East England industrial steam railway heritage on a 1920-50 minor railway
Wednesday 30 June 2021
Today's Stuff
Labels:
Building,
Environment,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Transport
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.
Tuesday 29 June 2021
Monday 28 June 2021
Today, Monday
Labels:
Loco,
Maintenance,
Preparation,
Projects,
Workshop
Last Monday
Labels:
Building,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Projects,
Workshop
Sunday 27 June 2021
Friday 25 June 2021
Horden Photo Feature
The photos below are courtesy of Rob Batty of Point and Shoot Photos:
Horden outside MH carriage on Saturday 19 June |
Thursday 24 June 2021
Wednesday 23 June 2021
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 ..... |
Tuesday 22 June 2021
Concrete Development
Sunday 20 June 2021
Another Sunday with Horden
Horden in Greenery
Tom & Ben peer from the cab as Horden climbs Causey West Incline last Sunday (photo courtesy of Dave Hewitt) |
Saturday 19 June 2021
Horden's Back
Ben looking forward as Horden propels No.7 around MH curve onto the Tanfield branch (photo courtesy of Angela Pickering) |
Friday 18 June 2021
A Couple of Jobs
Thursday 17 June 2021
Wednesday 16 June 2021
More than Floor Prep
Labels:
Art,
Building,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Operations
Tuesday 15 June 2021
Monday 14 June 2021
Marley Hill Today
Sunday 13 June 2021
After 117 Years, Horden Hauls Public Passenger Trains
Saturday 12 June 2021
More Preparation for Today
Friday 11 June 2021
Thursday 10 June 2021
Concrete & Horden Again
Wednesday 9 June 2021
Preparation
Labels:
Building,
Maintenance,
Preparation,
Woodwork
Tuesday 8 June 2021
Monday 7 June 2021
Sunday 6 June 2021
HL No.2 at Embsay
The photos below were taken today at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, & are courtesy of Antony Walker:
Sunday Service
Labels:
CandW,
Environment,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Operations