This post has been some years in the making – very much on the to-do list, but then overtaken by other things. So, finally, here…
It was inevitable that as soon as I published the December update, there would be more news for the blog, that ideally fits into any…
This month’s Workshop Diary is appearing a little earlier, as there are some posts earmarked for the festive period and I didn’t want to crowd…
The Duke of Sutherland brake saloon, 58A, is continuing to receive attention in readiness for a return to service in 2025. The old canvas was…
As suggested in the last post, there is a second part to October’s Workshop Diary. There are a number of other posts in preparation, and…
Welcome to the latest blog post and in particular, hello to new readers who are joining from the museum’s Facebook page. The blog has been…
Restoring Sunderland 16’s shine… Sunderland tram 16’s partial repaint started at the beginning of September, aimed at refreshening the appearance of the tram and also…
I’m catching up with posts and news, after taking some leave in August and being away for work too. So after the post dedicated to…
Welcome to the latest blog post, which is something of a mixture of report and thought – as you’ll see below. The workshops are busy,…
There is lots to report this month. It is also worth noting that we had to cancel the rest of Sir Berkeley’s steaming dates here,…
The blog celebrates fifteen years of existence this month – which is rather hard to believe, looking back! Some of the earlier posts were rather…
Welcome to 2024! I very much hope to increase the rate of posting this year, as it fell a little behind my own aspirations for…
Another lengthy break in blog posts, due to having taken some unplanned leave. But work has continued on various fronts, and plans/arrangements remain underway for…
We had a new item of rolling stock on test at Beamish last week, in the shape of a new-build Stockton & Darlington Railway chaldron…
I realise that July is upon us and that I have not done the customary summary of 2022, let alone the look ahead to 2023…
Firstly, an apology for the long gap since the last blog post – I’ve been away and also dealing with some family matters, so haven’t…
The Beamish Tramway has attained the remarkable feat of fifty years continuous service to the museum, nearly as many years as the region’s original electric…
Winter continues to bite, with recent snow and rain making ground conditions particularly soft, and the appeal of working outside is seemingly some months away…
One of the aspirations of the current transport strategy at Beamish, is a focus on increasing the use and display of regionally appropriate vehicles wherever…
Welcome to the first blog post of 2023, and we wish all blog readers a happy and peaceful 2023. We pick up where we left…
Welcome to what is the last news update for 2022. I’m aiming to produce a review of the year, plus look forward to 2023 before…
Here is the latest news from the transport and engineering team at Beamish. A mix of coverage, as usual, and probably the penultimate post this…
A late report this week, as we were struck down at home by a bug my one-year old son caught at nursery, and rapidly spread…
There is quite a bit to report from the last week or so, covering some familiar topics. Meanwhile, the site maintenance team are busy establishing…
Here is a short post, covering a few of the team’s activities as the half-term week reaches its conclusion and we look back at what…
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