Volunteers have been busy setting up the NS800 exhibition inside the museum this morning.
An original headboard from 'The Norseman' boat trains (on loan to the NTSRA from a private collection) accompanied by a BR uniform and a selection of various BR-era items.
A Norseman carriage board (on loan from the same private collection) has also been displayed above the Norseman-themed corner of the exhibition...
...with an accompanying interpretation board.
A display board detailing the Blyth and Tyne railway positioned alongside Clio's cab, the only surviving component of an original B&T-built locomotive.
An interpretation board explaining the Tyneside Electrics aptly positioned in front of the sole-surviving vehicle from the Tyneside Electric system, the N.E.R. parcels van on loan to the museum from the NRM.
Interpretation boards explaining the history of the Tyne Improvement Commission (T.I.C.) displayed in front of the two T.I.C. vehicles.
The exhibition opens tomorrow and runs until June 29th. Come and see the exhibition for yourself to learn more about the history of railways in North Shields, from wooden Waggonways right up to the metro of today!
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