Exciting news from Anthony Coulls in Shildon, who has in his care the ex Northumberland County Council Aveling 15 ton roller which has a long association with Beamish. The engine was steamed yesterday for the first time in 52 years! A great moment for those involved and a sure step along the road to completion of the restoration later this year. The engine is an impressive beast, being much bigger than most of the rollers we are used to seeing. Hopefully Anthony and his family will be able to attend one of the Beamish steam events or steam-ups in due course…