RSH Husky at AV Dawson

AV Dawson Ltd are transport specialists who operate the Port of Middlesbrough 

Thursday

Malcom considering edging his running in board

Wednesday

Richard shunting locos in MH shed .....

Colonel Stephens Society AGM Visit

The Colonel Stephens Society held their AGM at TR on 21 May 
(photo from the Colonel Stephens Society website)

We've received a letter from Sheena Baylis, CSS membership secretary, enclosing a large donation.   Sheena says that their party thoroughly enjoyed their day, being made very welcome,   They thank all our staff who added so much to their day.

I spoke with some of the party, who were impressed with our railway, which they recognize as presenting the spirit of the Colonel's lines.   Some who missed their AGM plan to visit TR in future.

Tuesday

Draven freeing a wheel (with punctured tyre) from the mower
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:

Dennis making a new mouthpiece for Horden, to protect the firehole door ring of the firebox

Sunday

After shunting carriages, Guy returning to the signalbox & Tom taking No.2 to MH shed

Last Sunday

Euan leading a pre event meeting of operational staff

Thursday

Mick & Jim disassembling Twizell's smokebox door for parts .....

Mid Summer's Day

Ian, Durham rangers & Tony (2nd from right, from Vinomora Solutions)
meet prior to an archaeological survey at Engine Curve

Brackets

Steve marking box section for drilling

Monday After the Event

Matthew & Logan shunting the 5 road shed with AW No.2
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Gala Sunday by Angela

The photos below are courtesy of Angela Pickering:

Steve on No.35 at Marley Hill .....

Saturday Bonus

Ben & Chris using Stanley to shunt carriages
(photo courtesy of Alex Tyson)

Angela's Saturday Gala

The photos below are courtesy of Angela Pickering:

Antony preparing AB1219 outside the 5 road shed

Friday Extra

The photos below are courtesy of John Turnock:

No.3 leaving Sunniside with a Friday afternoon train

Friday Review

The photos below are courtesy of Dave Hewitt:

The 10" Barclay raising steam

Friday Gala

The photos below are courtesy of Neville Whaler:

Barclay (1219 of 1910) works loco raising steam outside the 5 road shed

Thursday

Mick repairing a mower

Wednesday

Ian cutting slots .....

Today's Movements

Ben on the Planet ....

Monday - Gala Preparation

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:

Display locos waiting outside Marley Hill carriage shed

Sunday

49 & Horden raising steam this morning
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

The Bishop

Bill Hampson in the Redhill Gang at Little Benton
(photo courtesy of Les Turnbull)

See Bill's foreword in Les Turnbull's 2007 book "Tickets Not Transferable".   Les dedicated his 2021 book "The First Tanfield Railway" to Bill.   The 2012 book by John Gilroy "The Glory and the Steam" contains tales of another 1950s Heaton Loco spotter.

Thursday Inspections

Graham about to closely inspect No.2's safety valves
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Wednesday

Dave racing to work .....

Tuesday

Ian & Dennis cutting timber to size for AH footbridge
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Monday

Malcolm fitting plates to start to make Horden's smokebox base airtight
(to ensure a vacuum relative to the tubes, blastpipe & chimney, which 
improves steaming & reduces the likelihood of fires in the smokebox)

Sunday

Jim making a centre with which .....

Thursday

Dennis & Barry lowering the access tower