Later at Astley Green

Both Hunslet underground locos, last used in the NE coalfield, have been transferred from the Tanfield Railway Trust to the Red Rose Steam Society, based at Astley Green Colliery Manchester, where each may be restored to working order.

Tyneside George with Astley Green pit head gear behind
(photo courtesy of Neil Morgan)

The loco is largely intact, but needs a lot of work which is more likely .....
(photo courtesy of Neil Morgan)

...... to happen at Astley Green, where it may be working in the next few years
(photo courtesy of Neil Morgan)