2nd December 2009 David Young has been working hard in his home workshops on the engine for the steam mule. After taking delivery of a…
2nd December 2009I called in at Bowes today to discuss progress on the replica snowplough – it is safe to say it is very nearly…
1st December 2009 We have added the latest version of the Beamish railway stocklist to the blog – you’ll find it on the menu to…
30th November 2009 Almost as an antidote to the excitement of steam gallopers and steam rollers, Davy has started work on the Winget Type 2…
30th November 2009 We had our second Christmas event over the weekend (running every weekend until Christmas plus other selected dates – see main museum…
26th November 2009 The Ayers family completed assembly of the gallopers today and it is universally agreed that they look superb! After a test run…
New for 2010!!! 25th November 2009 Today is a day of deliveries! And something of a red letter day for Beamish as two significant new…
20th November 2009 Readers may recall me introducing the idea of the ‘Beamish Steam Mule’ some time ago. We have been quietly progressing this project…
19th November 2009 This afternoon I collected the newly sectioned boiler for Steam School from Bowes and also had a catch up with John and…
14th November 2009 Here are a couple of shots from the Christmas festivities at Beamish today… Below: The gallopers as seen last night when set…
12th November 2009 This coming weekend marks the start of Beamish’s Christmas season, and if you want to know more about the coming arrival of…
12th November 2009 Behind the scenes preparatory work regarding the two portable engines recently purchased by the museum continues. Prior to going to tender for…
5th November 2009 Bowes are working on two contract jobs for Beamish at present… Below: We are having sectioned a scrap O&K narrow gauge boiler…
5th November 2009 Today was a big day for Coffee Pot – its first steaming and steam test! Below: Pumping water into the boiler… Below:…
3rd November 2009 Over the weekend Beamish held a very successful Halloween event, which also included a number of ‘evil engines’ sat in the street…
17/18th October 2009 The Bowes Railway held its annual coal train weekend over the 17/18th Oct, the guest engine being our own Locomotion No.1. The…
16th October 2009 I thought readers might be interested in a progress update on Coffee Pot No.1. The steam test for the boiler is booked…
11th October 2009 Cold, bright autumn days are always particularly appealing and today has been no exception as a variety of steam traction could be…
9th October 2009 For those who wait avidly for the next blog update I can only apologise for the long break in service – I…
28th September 2009 Over the weekend a gang of us tried out Michael Davison’s mechanical baler, powered by his 1889 Marshall – the first time…
25th September 2009 The Beamish Agricultural Show took place last weekend, and saw an injection of steam to the mechanical power on display. As well…
25th September 2009 On Thursday Coffee Pot’s new boiler was inspected by our boiler inspector as part of its entry into use at the museum….
25th September 2009 Progress on the living van is proceeding at a rapid pace. Below: Davy Sheen has overhauled and repainted the stove, black-leaded it…
17th September 2009 Last weekend saw the Tanfield Railway gala, which appeared to be a very successful event. Star guests were the Port of Par…
17th September 2009 Firstly two views of the living van restoration underway in the museum’s own workshops and being undertaken by Shaun, who we have…
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