Last posting of 2009!

Last posting of 2009!

23rd December 2009 I thought I’d post some seasonal pictures to mark the end of the blog for this year – though as 2010 promises…

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2010 Motive Power for Rowley Station

2010 Motive Power for Rowley Station

17th December 2009As has been hinted at in these notes before, we aim to re-commence passenger operations at Rowley Station next Easter. This follows the…

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Coffee Pot's Return - only weeks away!

Coffee Pot’s Return – only weeks away!

15th December 2009 The final completion of Coffee Pot No. 1’s extensive restoration is now only weeks from completion and Vince Allen is making terrific…

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Steam Mule - Latest photo

Steam Mule – Latest photo

14th December 2009 David Young sent through the latest picture of progress on the steam mule. It is looking superb and David is taking enormous…

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Christmas Views

Christmas Views

14th December 2009 Here are a couple of scenes from last Friday night’s busy Christmas event (the weekend was even busier!). More images can be…

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General News Roundup

General News Roundup

10th December 2009 A varied roundup of odds and ends today… Below: I was in Lincoln recently, where the Museum of Lincolnshire Life has this…

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Chaldron Waggon Restoration Project announced!

Chaldron Waggon Restoration Project announced!

3rd December 2009 After some months of work behind the scenes I am pleased to announce that we have let a contract for the conservation…

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(Untitled)

3rd December 2009 This morning the rest of our fairground acquisitions arrived – the most striking being the living van used by Sally Beach. This…

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Steam Mule Progress - Return of the castings!

Steam Mule Progress – Return of the castings!

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…

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Snowplough latest!

Snowplough latest!

2nd December 2009I called in at Bowes today to discuss progress on the replica snowplough – it is safe to say it is very nearly…

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Stocklist available online!

Stocklist available online!

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…

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