Duncan opening MH signalbox (photo courtesy of Angela Pickering) |
Everyday work, people & events at the World's Oldest Railway 1725
North East England industrial steam railway heritage on a 1920-50 minor railway
Sunday 28 April 2024
Sunday
Friday 26 April 2024
Last Sunday by Angela
The photos below are courtesy of Angela Pickering:
Philip flagging the propelling move from Marley Hill onto the branch ...... |
Thursday 25 April 2024
Thursday
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Wednesday
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Tuesday
Labels:
Environment,
Maintenance,
Preparation,
Structures
Monday 22 April 2024
In the Workshop
Sunday 21 April 2024
Friday 19 April 2024
Tyneside George
Tyneside George being moved within Astley Green Colliery. The loco was transferred in 2023 from the Tanfield Railway Trust to the Red Rose Steam Society (aka The Lancashire Mining Museum) based at this colliery museum. Video courtesy of Neil Morgan.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Thursday
Ian uncoupling for Richard - all waggons have been moved from the AH colliery branch to enable removal of the two 12-ton vans |
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Wednesday
Labels:
Building,
Maintenance,
Preparation,
Transport
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Tuesday
Monday 15 April 2024
Monday in the Workshop
Sunday 14 April 2024
Geoff's Sunday at East Tanfield
Saturday 13 April 2024
Thursday 11 April 2024
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Wednesday
The photos below are courtesy of Geoff Lowe, except where stated:
Terry & Barry sawing ply for the wall in MH carriage shed |
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Monday 8 April 2024
Sunday 7 April 2024
Sunday 7 April
Labels:
Environment,
Loco,
Maintenance,
Operations,
Projects
Saturday 6 April 2024
Beamish Steam Gala
Oliver & David on Sir Berkeley at the colliery at Beamish Museum today. Beamish Steam Gala - Wheels of Industry is also on tomorrow. |
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