233 out in the open...

233 out in the open…

Below: 233 ventured outside this morning in order that the painter, Dave, could inspect his handywork in daylight. The tram looks superb and a final…

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Lewin latest - the boiler is replaced into the frames...

Lewin latest – the boiler is replaced into the frames…

Below: Here is a selection of images taken this morning showing a historic moment for our No.18 (or Lewin) – the re-fitting of the newly…

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General News Roundup

General News Roundup

Below: A couple of views showing the narrow gauge line rapidly advancing and also the first item of rolling stock to turn a wheel on…

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An early view of 'Durham'

An early view of ‘Durham’

This copy of a copy of an image which appeared in ‘The Durham County News, Thursday 17th May 1934’ reported on the reservoir construction at…

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What a difference a week makes...

What a difference a week makes…

Its snowing here – not ideal weather for open top trams and buses…!!!

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Boat regains its true colours...

Boat regains its true colours…

Below: A couple of photos (courtesy of Peter Barlow) showing 233 yesterday and the rate of progress on its repaint. It is now in familiar…

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Something for September...

Something for September…

It may be recalled by readers of the blog that some thought is being given to repainting Gateshead 10, temporarily, into British Railways green livery….

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Thoughts on Saturday 14th April's Photo Session - Beamish GNSF

Thoughts on Saturday 14th April’s Photo Session – Beamish GNSF

With less than two weeks to go until the Great North Steam Fair and the Saturday photo session, some thoughts regarding what we hope to…

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