23rd June 2010

Here is a quick roundup of activity on the transport/industry front. Tomorrow is a mega-day in terms of activity as we will be moving a rail-crane, large egg-ended boiler and the Seaham Harbour coal drops – watch this blog for a full report tomorrow!

Below: One of Rambler’s rear rolls after blast cleaning.

Below: Stuart and Ian manoeuvre the other roll, whilst applying red-oxide paint.

Below: The base of a water hydrant that is rather special…

Below: … for the reason that it is an original hydrant supply for steam lorries. Seen here awaiting blast cleaning. The box and base will be restored and used for traction engine water supplies at Beamish. THe WCWW is thought to stand for ‘West Cheshire Water Works’ unless anyone knows any different? Motor Wagon was a commonly used term for steam road vehicles, dating from when there were few internal combustion vehicles on the road.

Below: The fairground synchronised plant display team are seen at work on the gallopers base. Rowley station in the background.

Below: The organ trailer has been repainted (see earlier blogs) and now awaits the return of the re-wired Gavioli organ…