This evening saw NELPG’s J72 tank loco no.69023 arrive at Shildon.
From legendary locomotives and over 200 items of rolling stock to china tea services, uniforms, posters and even a railway bridge, our collection tells the story of the railways in incredible detail.
York are running the N7 loco from North Norfolk every day this Easter holiday along with the Furness Railway Trust’s North London Railway carriage.
Anthony Coulls reports from a weekend at the museum
A visit to old haunts for me today, to investigate future partnership working…
A new arrival at York yesterday was the Ffestiniog Railway’s “Spooner’s Boat”.
Museum staff head to their meetings—travelling by steam
Anthony Coulls revisits Staffordshire for a rail adventure
In between meetings at York on Thursday, I popped into the workshop to catch up with the team.
Lorna Hogger explores the museum’s open stores
A railway bookseller reveals the restoration of the saddle tank loco Edward Sholto
This weekend saw the very popular Modelmotion event at Shildon, showcasing model railways from around the North East.
It’s true to say that there’s never a dull day at work, but then, it’s not all play either.