There is a lot going on at Beamish, as ever, so here is a summary of a few of the transport projects underway. Preparations are…
The Y7, No.985, is currently receiving maintenance, which we hope to complete by next weekend. In the meantime Coffee Pot No.1 has been relocated to…
I am sure that many followers of the blog will be aware of the recent tragic occurence at the Museum, and will also appreciate that the blog…
Well, the sun is shining here, and we are presenting visitors with quite a bit of steam action today, with the Wallis Advance, Marshall and…
Below: The latest stage in No.18/Lewin’s lengthy and comprehensive restoration was completed today (though expected to arrive last week!) when the engine arrived from the…
A busy week at Beamish… Below: We’ve acquired this rather nice heavy duty trolley, which will be used in the Colliery engine shed for carting…
Below: Dan and Tony have glued up and secured the buffer beams together and onto No.18. Below: Injectors and associated sandbox and water valve have…
On the trail of Samson… The tramway from Whitfield Brow to Cornish Hush mine. I have mentioned the London Lead Company’s little Stephen Lewin locomotive…
The cab interior of No.18/Lewin is to be a wood grain effect, something quite commonly seen on Victorian locomotives and often practised today on engines…
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