![Winter gold - capturing the glint...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_4006-470x140.jpg)
The operation of steam locomotives in cold winter weather has its challenges, but also its rewards – when the low sun shines, the steam condenses…
![Looking back, looking forwards... Review of 2014, forecasts for 2015](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_3410-470x140.jpg)
The title photo sums up much of what we try to achieve – to present to visitors a real sense of the past in tangible…
![T&I News Update - last one for 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Winter-evening-470x140.jpg)
Having started to number the weekly news posts, it is clear that something went awry and we are a little short on numbers – I…
![Narrow gauge developments...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3910-470x140.jpg)
A small group of like-minded friends and individuals has grouped together to form a regular narrow gauge working party to help develop this particular aspect…
![A new acquisition for the Colliery](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_20141218_112410851-470x140.jpg)
With the help of members of the Friends we were made aware of some interesting industrial relics in Northumberland. A 20ft set of workshop line shafting,…
![T&I News Update Week 47 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_3904-470x140.jpg)
News on the blog has been a little short lately. Not because nothing is happening, but because a great deal o my time has been…
![T&I News Update Week 45 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1160764-470x140.jpg)
Last week saw progress on a number of fronts, so here are some of them in a slightly delayed report for the week… Roadmending and…
![Rolling Restorations Part 8: B&P collection grows...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1160739-470x140.jpg)
It has been a little while since I updated this particular thread on this blog. Topics covered have included the overhaul of Beamish’s Fowler steam…
![T&I News Update Week 44 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_3826-470x140.jpg)
This week we look at our two main transport contracts – Dunrobin and 716 (the Leyland Cub) where significant progress has been made over the…
![Portbury: 2015's Rowley motive power...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMAG1308-470x140.jpg)
We are very pleased to be able to confirm that the locomotive which will spend at least the first half of the 2015 operating season…
![Ten years at Beamish - a reflection...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1010494-470x140.jpg)
Last week I realised that I had been at Beamish for exactly ten years – something of a personal anniversary perhaps, but one that caused…
![Tramway News - November 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-2-470x140.jpg)
The photo above is a taster of what our new arrival, Blackpool 284 (nee 621) might look something like once restored – casting our minds…
![Brush Car 621 (284) to join Beamish fleet...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/621-Barton-Ave-JM-060604-470x140.jpg)
Brush car 621 (284) to join the Beamish fleet! Here is a statement that may be of interest to blog followers! In a tri party…
![News from the Telephone Exchange](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_20141007_132431030-470x140.jpg)
It has been a while since the last Telephone Exchange update, however, work has continued at an impressive rate. The UAX13 Exchange is now working…
![T&I News Update Week 43 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1160658-470x140.jpg)
Its been a particularly busy week, with lots happening right across the Transport & Industry operation. Separate posts cover some of the activities in the Colliery…
![Colliery Engine Moves...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/adsdasdsa-470x140.jpg)
In anticipation of the arrival of a new locomotive in coming weeks and the forthcoming Christmas Festival at the Waggonway, we’ve been carrying out something…
![Narrow Gauge Developments (and meetings!) - November 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1160627-470x140.jpg)
On Saturday we made a start with a new team formed to tackle narrow gauge projects on a volunteer basis, partly formed from staff and…
![T&I News Update Week 42 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1160581-470x140.jpg)
Another mixed bag on the news front this week! A good deal of work has also en taking place on our ‘Remaking Beamish’ development, with…
![Leyland Cub Restoration Latest...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0010_07-470x140.jpg)
The restoration of the Leyland Cub reached a significant stage last week when the new ramp was trial fitted, linking this restoration with the bus’…
![T&I News Update Week 40/41 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1160559-470x140.jpg)
The usual thread of these updates has been slightly interrupted by a week’s holiday then a frantic week of catching up. At least this means…
![Leyland Cub Restoration October 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3592-470x140.jpg)
The rate of progress being made on Leyland Cub 716 at Historic Vehicle Restoration continues to astonish! Some recent views are included here to show…
![More vintage motor roller material online...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BP-8-to-19-Ton-Rollers-1929-470x140.jpg)
Further archive trade catalogues have been added to the blog, almost all relating to motor rollers from numerous manufacturers, with a quantity focussed on Barford…
![T&I News Update Week 39 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/history-2014-part-5-011-470x140.jpg)
A mixture of workshop news and operations this week – with the first weekend marking our enhanced transport activity around site, something which will be…
![T&I News Update Week 38 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_3528-470x140.jpg)
Behind the scenes there is much planning taking place in anticipation of the winter maintenance period, which as ever will see a focus on the…
![T&I News Update Week 37 2014...](http://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo11-470x140.jpg)
We’ve missed a few weeks with the regular reports, so here is a quick round up of happenings over the last few days in the…
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