General News Roundup
22nd July 2011
Here is a quick update on transport news at Beamish, including more exhibits confirmed for the PftP event and a site roundup, featuring a number of the projects the Friends are working on…
Below: Dave Antell will be running about collecting locomotives etc. again, so will also be bringing his Robey Portable engine and sawbench to home farm for the event – this view shows it last time it visited, always a popular exhibit.
Below: I have to confess a great interest in the Manchester Ship Canal and its railways, so am delighted that the Middleton Railway in Leeds are able to send MSC No.67 to the event – here it is seen at Moor Road a number of years ago.
Site news now…
Below: The Friends have completed the street sweeper, which will shortly be signwritten. They are awaiting the contractor made brushes but hopefully this fantastic restoration will be seen out at the event. If not it will certainly feature next April, as well as being available for use at Beamish throughout the season.
Below: The siding lifted in the Colliery is being reinstated to enable a number of railway wagons to play a role in supporting/storing the ice rink. Here are two views of progress on this front.
Below: Phil’s completed handiwork…
Below: The Friends joinery team are erecting the chassis frame for the Hodbarrow side tipper, which is a reminder to me to make some headway with restoring the top and wheels! This is a really important waggon and one which will be of use and hopefully great interest when completed.
any news on the colliery extension?