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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Thursday

Roger adjusting the window cill for AH ticket office
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Wednesday

Jeff & Julian adding a finished surface to the lobby of the staff toilets

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Sunday, 24 September 2023

1940s Sunday at ET

The photos below are courtesy of Geoff Lowe:
Dorothy greeting visitors

1940s Sunday

James cleaning between HL No.2's frames ......

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Monday, 18 September 2023

Workshop Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:
Richard oiling 49's cab fittings to reduce tarnishing

Sunday, 17 September 2023

Sunday

49 passing Bowes Bridge on the way to Sunniside
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Saturday, 16 September 2023

Saturday at Thorpe Light Railway

Thorpe Light Railway is a 15" line which started as the Whorlton Lido Railway over 50 years ago.   It was reinstated to use by the current volunteer group 10 years ago.   On Saturday, the volunteers welcomed visitors & ran Heritage Open Day trains & tours.
Ready for departure from Whorlton station behind a steam outline 2-8-0

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Wednesday

Ian removing some remaining fixings
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Tuesday

The photos below are courtesy of Dave Dixon:
Jeff .....

Monday, 11 September 2023

Workshop Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Richard Charlton:
Mick working on the Fowler's replacement drawhook

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Sunday

Margaret setting out AH tearoom counter
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

HL No.2 at Pontypool & Blaenavon

The photos below are courtesy of Tom Hartley:
No.2 raising steam on Friday

Thursday, 7 September 2023

Thursday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:
Jim machining a drawhook for the Fowler

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Wednesday

The photos below are courtesy of Dave Dixon:
Julian fitting the new urinal for staff

Monday, 4 September 2023

Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:
Matt and Brian working on AW2, altering the alternator drive

Sunday, 3 September 2023

Sunday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:
David, Tom & Jim test fitting HC 38's valve gear

Saturday, 2 September 2023

The Bishop's Journey

Bill had his last train journey at Tanfield today.
The commemorative programme for today
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)