The WR website reported the arrival of four trams in late 2004 in connection with Eastgate. I appreciate these aren't connected with the railway, but does...
There are supposed to be four Oporto Trams located in secure storage in Broadwood Quarry, along with a 3' gauge Clayton Diesel rack and Pinion loco plus...
Is there any progress? What is happening? Things seem quiet. Is the railway getting any closer to Bishop Auckland? When will the steam running? Gordon H ... ...
Take a look at this weblink, its all a bit too much.... Submitted by Simon Taylor of Phooto.co.uk Deadline to sign up by: 14 August 2007 Signatures:...
Well said Robert, after all as a child I recall photographers venturing to Eastern Europe being harrassed by police or worse, not being able to take photos...
Hi, Thanks for the link Robert, I have signed it and forwarded the link to a couple of other groups where there are a lot of photographs. I also have to agree...
Gordon, Sorry to hear you are not well enough to help out on the line - but, yes the Yard of Track appeal is still open. If you go to the Weardale Railway...
Hi all, It has come to my attention that incorrect information is being given out to the public by the railway regarding the use of class 37's (or lack of) on...
Have been told that some Class 117 DMU vehicles are being delivered to the WR. Anyone heard anything? Alex Betteney Http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Road_Gen ...
not heard anything about any dmu's but last wednesday there appeared to be a sentinel leaving via road, i believe it was the steelworks old one, as i remember...
Hi, This is a strange state of affairs, why and for what reason are they restricting the class 37 group members access the the shed area? I've read you posting...
Hi Brian and all, DMUs Thank you for your reply, was advised that some DMU cars (probably a three Car Class 117 unit) was headed this way from UKAEA Winfrith,...
Hi Alex and all, Just to set you right on a couple of points. One of the conditions placed on us before any of our members can have access to the depot is that...
Folks A very good question arising out of all this: (something of a litmus test of Weardale's credibility) are there going to be loco hauled trains (of any...
... I also contacted the company to say I would take a turn as (DPIC)in order for NEHDG and other groups could gain access to the depot. We were told at the...
Hi everyone, I've been away for a few days and on return I find this site has re- awoken, plus Robert Forsythe has asked if I could reply to some of the points...
Hi, I quote for a previous message:- 'We requested DPIC training, again we were met with silence.' For those of us who have been on this group since it...
Hi Gordon, Read my reply (posted 8.44) re the DMU - its free !. Regardimg money etc, Are you aware that the principal shareholder in the new Company will be...
Ladies and Gentlemen I have been a member of this group for some two years now. After seeing the trains/trials in late 2004 with 20189, I nearly joined, then...
Thanks for the reply Gerry, a few comments I have with your reply are: 'So, while this legal wrangle continued there was NO WAY the Company wanted to further...
Gerry ... I was under the impression that WRL had emerged from administration last July. I cannot find any statement to this last effect from either you or any...
Bob, You asked ". Did WRL come out of administration last July or did it not?. If it did come out of administration, then why have these administrators...
Bob, You asked ". Did WRL come out of administration last July or did it not?. If it did come out of administration, then why have these administrators...
Well, I suppose the following statement on the Railway's own website:- "At last, the news we've all been waiting for......... At a meeting yesterday, it was...
Hi Gerry, I've another bag of drinks cans to bring over, however water has collected in the bin they were stored in so some pong a bit (just a little not a...
Hello Some of you may know about my extensive interest in publicity materials: new book From Tilbury to Tyneside published 30th November and detailed on...
Apologies for the absence of replies , but I have been working on the railroad in Weardale and away from home. So, catching up on recent posts here goes. I...
Hi Gordon, You had three questions 1) where to hand over your drink cans ? The guys who are/ were collecting cans etc are the WR Loco Preservation Group -...
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