Recent content by northernsteam

Yep, Leamside would have been easier and quicker :wink::wink:

Yes Teaboy1, there are actually several new build schemes out there, in differing guises, some using s/h parts, others from scratch. Hengist is a from scratch (well almost!) project. The web site is excellent. I also hope it survives the downturn, and the hike in steel prices.It might just take...

That seems very likely since there were engineering works between N'cle and York ( I think) all weekend. It is not unusual to have HST's on the coast line, or on the Tyne Valley line, during works periods. Pity the Ferryhill/Leamside line is not usable, it would save a lot of inconvenience for...

In most cases the track beds has been sold to either the adjacent landowner, the local council, even a preservation society or somebody like Sustrans. The structures are usually either retained and maintained by what was British Rail Board (R), the local council or another body. So chances are...