Lineside Fence Repairs

Today, members of the youth group have been down the line repairing the fence that maintains the boundary between the railway and the Waggonway footpaths.

Omar repairing the fence to the west of the Coast Road bank.

Working on the fence immediately south of the Coast Road bridge.

 

The Woodland Walk Project

What is currently scrub land and a storage area on our site is being completely redeveloped into an eco-friendly woodland walk.

Features of the Woodland Walk will include a sensory walk, educational lodge, wildflower meadow, butterfly meadow, butterfly field, art displays, bug hotels and reclaimed railway artefact displays.

The first phase of construction is nearing completion, thanks to the tireless efforts of NTSRA volunteers Jean and Rob.

Steps down from the existing footpath onto the start of the woodland walk.

Jean planting around the steps.

Read more about the Woodland Walk Project and support us by making a donation here: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/woodland-walk

More painting on 69

Driving wheels cleaned and primed...

...and then grey primed.

Driver's side rear buffer housing attached temporarily with newly made bolts...

Work on Tank 9836

Work has continued today on Tank 9836, with the west side pads, axle box bottoms and under keeps all being refitted. The east side boxes have been split and the journals and pads found to be in good condition. They will be reassembled soon to give us another running vehicle!

Sunday Steam and Brake Van Rides

            

1208 'Illingworth' has been hauling trains again today, seen here running round at Percy Main.

The NTSRA's 20t brake van was added to the carriages, allowing passengers the opportunity to experience the railway from a different perspective.

Driver Richard keeping an eye on the road ahead, as viewed through the brake van ducket.

1208 running round at Middle Engine Lane using the newly extended loop.

The last train of the day ready to depart Percy Main. 

Keep an eye on the NTSR's Facebook page (see top of blog) to hear about future opportunities to ride in the brake van.