69 Update

Rear buffers painted black.

The reverser quadrant plate has been temporarily fitted to the frames.

Woodland Walk Progress

 

Sleepers being organised ready to house artefact displays.

Volunteers building a new ash bunker to make space for the new sensory area.

'Bug hotels' installed along the path.

New viewing area.

Installation of the South Crossover

Over the past few weeks, engineers from Bycroft Consulting have been working alongside NTSRA volunteers to carry out the next step in the redevelopment of Middle Engine Lane yard; the installation of a south crossover connecting the south headshunt to the mainline.

The south crossover nearing completion. 

1940's Weekend Day 2

A selection of photos from Von Fox Promotions of the second day of our 1940's Weekend, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of the event.

Photos: Von Fox Promotions

1940's Weekend Day 1

 

'Illingworth' raising steam on the pit road.

And later leaving the yard to head onto the train.

The 68th Society setting up their display...

...portraying the 13th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.

The Hand Me Down Brigade illustrating the lives of evacuees.

Visitors were able to learn some authentic 1940s music and moves with dance lessons from The Swing Cats.

Spirit of the Homefront and Combine Forces Living History were also in attendance, showing mixed impressions including ordinary civilians and Military Police.

Visitors and reenactors in period dress taking a trip on the train. 

Rob's 'unexploded bomb' blending in well with the other displays.

Anth Purdy performing some 1940s classics outside the museum. 

Some of today's crew (from L-R): Trainee Guard Aodhan Horsman, Station Foreman Matthew Monks, Guard Dan Southern and Second Man Nev Bilton.

Trainee Fireman Aaran building up his fire at Percy Main.

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

Permanent Way Update

Michael and Nev (with Omar and Aaran in the distance) tightening chairs and replacing screws where required on Rising Sun curve.

The re-development of Middle Engine Lane yard continues with the installation of the new south crossover nearing completion.

Further down the line, Joe has been strimming to improve visibility at the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate foot crossing.