MattDitch Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 New Video - Narrow gauge tramway tunnels & a shipwreck! Exploring the remains of the narrow gauge tramway tunnels that linked the River Wear with Low Lambton Sandstone quarry. And, a shipwreck on the river wear near Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Annual Steam Gala 2021 No.65894 at Darnholme with a freight train to Goathland 92134 & 48305 double head a train away from Grosmont "Tornado" at Darnholme with a service to Pickering 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 And here's the video, enjoy! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Beamish Museum Autumn Transport Gala The full gallery can be found here. But, in the meantime here is a taster 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 And here's the video for those who are interested 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 The 22nd of October was the last public steaming for Stephen Lewin 0-4-0ST "No.18" at Beamish Museum. The engine, built in 1877 has now been retired pending an overhaul. The below video gives a brief potted history of the engine along with footage of it working at the museum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 A few weeks back, I had a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Grosmont to Pickering behind Black Five "Eric Treacy" and 76079. Below are a few images from the day. Full Gallery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 And here's the video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I haven't written much for my blog recently. But, I'm hoping to change that now and post a little more frequently. To kick things off, I've written an article covering the history of the Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway. Please click here to read it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted November 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2021 Thanks for that . I remember the railway from Nigel MacMillans wonderful layout that was at Model Rail Scotland in 1973 . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 New Video! This part 1 in a series of videos on the now closed Lanchester Valley Railway in County Durham. The line opened in 1862 and finally closed in 1966. Part one follows the line from Dearness valley Junction on the ECML to Witton Gilbert railway station. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 A few weeks back I visited the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. One of the exhibits was “Wylam Dilly”. It was built by William Hedley, with the assistance of Timothy Hackworth in 1815. The engine operated on the Wylam Waggonway, west of Newcastle. In 1815 the engine was rebuilt with eight wheels as it was too heavy for the cast iron rails of the waggonway. It was returned to its original four wheel configuration in 1830 when the waggonway was relaid. “Wylam Dilly” is the younger sister of “Puffing Billy” which was built around 1814, also for the Wylam Waggonway. The original “Puffing Billy” is located in the Science Museum, London. A replica is also in operation at Beamish museum. And, another replica exists in Germany. Until 2008 it was thought that “Wylam Dilly” was the oldest surviving steam locomotive in the world. It has now been confirmed that “Puffing Billy” is the older of the two. In 1822 the locomotives was temporarily used to power a paddle steamer on the River Tyne. Wylam Colliery closed in 1862 and the locomotive was transferred to Craghead Colliery where it stayed till it was withdrawn in 1883. Upon withdrawal, the engine was gifted to the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh, where it remains on static display to this day. I’ve included a shot of the replica “Puffing Billy” on a rake of Chaldron wagons to illustrate what “Wylam Dilly” would have looked like in service. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted December 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 21/11/2021 at 20:28, MattDitch said: New Video! This part 1 in a series of videos on the now closed Lanchester Valley Railway in County Durham. The line opened in 1862 and finally closed in 1966. Part one follows the line from Dearness valley Junction on the ECML to Witton Gilbert railway station. Thanks for posting that . Although I come from Scotland my father was born in Seaham and we had lots of relatives that lived in Langley Park , Esh and Sacriston . I’ve always wondered about the railway that ran along the valley . Very interesting 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 New Video! I haven't really been able to get out recently to record any new content. So for my last video of the year, I thought I'd produce a look back at 2021. With clips from my favourite galas & events. There's a mix of standard gauge, narrow gauge & miniature. Featuring both mainline and industrial steam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 After a bit of a break over Christmas & the new year, I'm finally back with a new video. This is part two of my walk along the Lanchester Valley Railway in County Durham. This part covers the section from Witton Gilbert to Lanchester. Please click below to watch it. If you missed part one, it can be found here 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 The third and final video in my series on the Lanchester Valley Railway is now ready to view by clicking the below link. This video covers the section from Lanchester to Consett. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 New Video - The Malton Colliery Wagonway The Malton Colliery Wagonway was a narrow gauge railway that linked the drift mines around Malton Colliery with the main colliery. It was located near the town of Lanchester in Co. Durham. Please click the link below to watch the video 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 And before I forget, here is a gallery of images from the wagonway as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 New Video - Durham, old railways and lost pit villages This video takes a look at Durham's railway past. Starting with a brief look at Durham Elvet station before moving onto Shincliffe Town station and the line to Houghall and the old pit village there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 New gallery and first steam of 2022 Photos of Andrew Barclay 0-6-0ST “Horden” on the Tanfield railway between East Tanfield and Andrews House. The full gallery can be found here. But in the meantime, here are a few of my favourites. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 New Video - First steam of the year. "Horden" at Tanfield. 27/02/22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 New Video - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 2022 Steam Gala. 11/03/22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just a small selection of the images I took on Friday at the KWVR gala. The full gallery can be found here 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 New Video - Victoria Garesfield Colliery & Railway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Beamish steam gala 2022 Just a small selection of some of my favourites. The full gallery can be found here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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