Y7 at rest

Y7 at rest

9th April 2011 Here are two very pleasant views of the Y7 after being pulled out of the RMS shed pending lighting up yesterday. This…

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Rambles with Rambler

Rambles with Rambler

9th April 2011 A few evenings ago, a particularly warm and glorious one at that, I took Rambler for an evening saunter around the site….

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It's nice to collect things...

It’s nice to collect things…

8th April 2011 These days it seems that we are offered fewer donations, certainly of a larger nature, so we were delighted some time ago…

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114 will miss deadline

114 will miss deadline

8th April 2011 Despite an all out effort by Phil Anderson, the Beamish Tram Group and Peter Barlow assisted by our plant engineer Brian Williams,…

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Chips on the hoof...

Chips on the hoof…

7th April 2011 The chip van was moved to its new home today, being pulled by resident Clydesdale horse ‘Bonnie’. Here are some views of…

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Newcastle 114's race against the clock and pigeon problems!

Newcastle 114’s race against the clock and pigeon problems!

5th April 2011 Below: 114 is now receiving top coats, though it isn’t too clear in this view! Below: It is rather clearer here though…

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Great North Steam Fair - Coming soon!

Great North Steam Fair – Coming soon!

2nd April 2011 It’s only 12 days away now – don’t forget the Great North Steam Fair, the regions premier steam and vintage transport event!…

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Y7 first steaming!

Y7 first steaming!

2nd April 2011 Today the Y7 had it’s first steaming at Beamish. Following a lengthy and gentle warming plus a thorough inspection By Stuart Hines,…

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General News Roundup - first weekend of the high season

General News Roundup – first weekend of the high season

2nd April 2011 Here are some random photos from the last week – some took a while to put up on the blog as I…

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News from the Friends workshop

News from the Friends workshop

2nd April 2011 A fine sunny day today saw a lot of progress being made around Foulbridge, with the Friends carrying out work on existing…

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Railway News

Railway News

1st April 2011 Due to over-running track works, this weekends anticipated debut on the Rowley passenger train has been postponed until the following weekend. The…

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