16th August 2011 Blog followers may have read elsewhere that we are in early stage talks with our colleagues at Taylor Street in Birkenhead regarding…
15th August 2011 Well, after initial tests, an inspection over the pit and movements in the depot area, there was sufficient confidence to take 101…
15th August 2011 Well, it has been an interesting day for the tramway! Over the weekend 196 failed with motor brush problems, something that can…
12th August 2011 The relaying of sidings in the Colliery Exchange area (behind Francis Street) is progressing, though the present relentless rain has hampered progress….
9th August 2011 This morning the restored ram pump was given its first run ‘in anger’ using the Steam Mule for power. A few adjustments…
5th August 2011 Lots happening but not many images to show this week… Below: A nice passing of open top trams, both painted by Phil…
3rd August 2011 Andy Martin has produced a superb video, available via the link below, showing Newcastle Tram 114’s transformation this spring. It is based…
3rd August 2011 It has been stiflingly hot these last few days, but the Museum has been busy and the car parks full – all…
1st August 2011 Duncan Ballard has sent through latest photos of the dismantling of Dunrobin’s boiler for closer examination… Below: Drilling out the stays, a…
28th July 2011 Below: The chip van was in attendance today for the opening of a new exhibition of Norman Cornish’s paintings at the Northumbria…
26th July 2011 Here is a selection of views showing the nearly-completed Friends project to rebuild (completely reconstruct) the ex Northern SOS bus. It has…
26th July 2011 Latest from Dave Young’s workshop… Below: A shiny new numberplate! The pattern for this was produced by Graham Redfern and cast locally….
26th July 2011 Below: A trio of pictures taken in the gloom last night showing work being undertaken on the sidings known as the ‘Colliery…
26th July 2011 As with the Great North Steam Fair, a flickr page dedicated to exhibits expected to attend the September 1 – 4th Power…
25th July 2011 Coffee Pot and I spent the weekend at the Bowes Railway, the Saturday being a photo session with Coffee Pot plus resident…
22nd July 2011 Peter Barlow, from the Beamish Tramway Group, send through these photographs of preparations for fitting the trolleybase on 101’s roof (due to…
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,…
18th July 2011 Well, in no time at all we have reached the countdown weeks for the September transport event ‘Power from the Past’, and…
18th July 2011 Earlier today I was in Haltwhistle to see Ian at Stanegate Restoration & Replicas regarding next steps in the restoration of the…
18th July 2011 Below: Blackpool 31 has been ill! This is a view of the No.1 end motor, with work taking place to repair an…
18th July 2011 Last week the chip shop was formally opened, and can now be enjoyed by visitors, open every day… There is a lot…
18th July 2011 A weekend break in London, and a few hours to pass before the train home, gave the opportunity for a look around…
14th July 2011 Below: Richard Pearson kindly send this photo through from Shildon showing the reassembly of the J21, which is taking place in order…
14th July 2011 Here are some views of Dunrobin showing the dismantling as it progresses… Below: This is the boiler barrel looking from the front…
14th July 2011 Below:The pointwork and approach tracks to the new shed complex to the rear of the town are now complete, levelled and infilled….
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