Gardening

Jean and Rob tending to the museum entrance garden this morning

 

Fishplate greasing

Volunteers Adam, Thomas, and Matthew have been out with the PWAY trolley to carry out fishplate greasing

Matthew tightening up a fishplate bolt following greasing 

 

New platform fencing

Some photos of John's excellent progress on constructing the new platform fencing at Middle Engine Lane

 

Former NTSR resident

Former NTSR resident; the LNER pigeon van has been installed in its new home at Goathland Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

In today's photos, you can see the coach looking brilliant in its new pseudo-NER livery ( to fit into the NER Station surroundings) and ready for its new role as an educational vehicle and accessible toilet.

Photo credits

Kieran Murray

Sam Cumbor. 

Crossing collision

An interesting photo today. This shows Backworth 16 after its meeting with J27 65812 in the snowy winter of 1963.

The Percy Main based J27 was heading over Earsdon crossing under clear signals when number 16 descending the bank with a train of full hoppers was unable to stop at the signal due to the snowy conditions. And collided with the BR train.

We will let you judge who came off best!

Photo: Keith Nye

 

Full Steam Ahead - 23rd May

We're getting ready to steam up!

We're delighted to tell you that we'll be re-opening on Sunday, 23 May (subject to government guidance changes) for heritage train rides and visits to the museum.

When visiting it's best to book your tickets in advance, more details can be found on the Stephenson Steam Railway Facebook page, when bookings open.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back!

 

North Tyneside Loop

A collection of photos taken by John Barton from Holystone. Showing a number of North East Rail scenes. Including the famous Tyneside electrics and the almost as famous 'Council chamber'.

Permission kindly granted by Daniel Barton.