At around the same time that we started our Samson project, the North Bay Railway at Scarborough commenced construction of a similarly sized narrow gauge…
This week presents another mixed-bag of news from around the site, as carried out by the Transport & Industry/Site Support teams. A little bit of…
After various veiled references, it can now be made public that we have purchased another Leyland Cub – this time it is a 1932 KG2…
After what seems to have been an eternal winter (perhaps because it followed a fairly uninspiring summer?) the weather has finally offered the first inklings…
Reference has been made elsewhere on this site to the forthcoming Great War Steam Fair (part of the Great North Festival of Transport and including…
Joni Mitchell sang ‘you don’t know what you’ve got ’till its gone’, words often quoted today but in this case I would urge anyone who finds…
This weekend has marked our first Power from the Past of the year (the first of four planned). These may well reduce in time as…
Copy of press release: RARE BLACK PRINCE CAR TO UNDERGO EXPERT CLEAN A rare cycle-car manufactured in Barnard Castle in the early part of the…
Blackpool 147’s commissioning was completed today and the tram began crew training runs in the late afternoon. Below: The trolleybase had been removed for transit,…
This morning, after a troubled and traumatic journey, Blackpool 147 arrived at Beamish. The journey, over an approved high-load route, was delayed by a bridge…
Running behind again, here is a review of the last fortnight, compiled over that period and therefore possibly a little disjointed! West Hartlepool Harbour &…
Half term arrives next week, with the first day of nine days of Museum activity beginning tomorrow (Saturday). A project called ‘Just one spark’ is…
Some exciting news for tram enthusiasts and Beamish visitors alike: Marton Box 31 and Standard 147 to swap places for 2016! Photos above courtesy of…
Its been another busy couple of weeks, with lots happening and little opportunity for blogging! However, here is the usual roundup of news from the last…
It is the time of year, once again, when we start looking for seasonal team members across the Museum. March to October is the busiest…
My apologies to those who have missed the blog for the last week or so. The completion of a manuscript for a book detailing Samson’s…
Another momentous day for Samson, with it raising steam for the first time – ever! Below: The needle creeps off the stop for the very first…
Today was an auspicious day for Samson – its first fire was lit, three years after construction began. Here are some photos from the day….
Another mixed roundup of news from the T& department to mark the first full week back at work… Below: Whilst Sheffield 264’s overhaul reaches its…
Hello and happy new year! It looks set to be a busy year ahead with a number of vehicles (rail and road) returning/entering service and…
It really seems only five minutes since I was writing the review of 2015, but 12 months later here we are! It is perhaps a…
As there is a year-end review, I’ve kept this post very short – you will also spot the narrow gauge theme! Samson Below: Samson is…
Just a short post to marks the end of deep mining in the UK. As I write the miners of Kellingley Colliery, Yorkshire, will be…
The extensive testing of Sheffield 264 continues, the aim being to carry out all remedial work before the tram re-enters Road 1 for completion of…
As a bit of a bonus, here is an additional news update for this week, to be followed by one next week then an intermission…
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