Kirkby Stephen East http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/ 25 rows en-gb 60 Volunteer Away Days 3 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1758956.html The sales stand was at Locomotion again for their steam gala over the weekend of 19/20th September 2009. As always another brilliant weekend with locos:- Furness Railway No20, No9 "Planet" visting from the Manchester science museum, No22 visting from the Bowes railway and BR standard 70013"Oliver Cromwell".Thanks again to Anthony Coulls and his team. Friday 18 September 2009: The sales stand was at Locomotion again for their steam gala over the weekend of 19/20th September 2009. As always another brilliant weekend with locos:- Furness Railway No20, No9 "Planet" visting from the Manchester science museum, No22 visting from the Bowes railway and BR standard 70013"Oliver Cromwell".Thanks again to Anthony Coulls and his team.

Anthony keeps an eye on Mike and Richie as they give Green Arrow's rods a clean. Richie and Mike Cleaning Green Arrow's rods. Richie admires his handy work. Mike and Richie cleaning Green Arrow's rods. No 9 Jason oils up No22 on Saturday morning. No22 and No9 70013 Richie has a ride on No9 No9 Furness railway No20 sits in the sun on Sunday afternoon. No22 Barclay saddle tank loco visting from the Bowes railway. The sales stand inside Locomotion. Dale takes a break on No22. 70013

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Volunteer Away Days 2 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1687276.html Locomotion Diesel Gala. A few pictures from our very enjoyable weekend away at Locomotion Shildon 17-19 April 2009.Exhibits were Prototype DELTIC, 55022 Royal Scots Grey, D1023 Western Fusilier, D6700, RB004, with 03090+663 working the passenger trains.Thanks to Anthony Coulls and team. Friday 17 April 2009: Locomotion Diesel Gala. A few pictures from our very enjoyable weekend away at Locomotion Shildon 17-19 April 2009.Exhibits were Prototype DELTIC, 55022 Royal Scots Grey, D1023 Western Fusilier, D6700, RB004, with 03090+663 working the passenger trains.Thanks to Anthony Coulls and team.

55022 Royal Scots Grey waits for some visitors 18/4/2009 A view from the cab of D6700 18/4/2009 Deltic/55022 R.S.G./D1023+D6700 at Locomotion 19/4/2009 Prototype The sales Team at Locomotion 19/4/2009

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Kirkby Stephen Easter Rally 2009 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1681515.html Kirkby Stephen Easter Rally 2009 Saturday 11 April 2009: Kirkby Stephen Easter Rally 2009

Some buses arrive at KSE on the Saturday morning 11/4/2009 Ex Blackpool double decker 11/4/2009 Ex Blackpool double decker heads off to Brough 11/4/2009 One of the many exhibits passing KSE 11/4/2009 11/4/2009 Bedford pickup truck 11/4/2009 Easter Rally at KSE 11/4/2009 Tractors and Trains at KSE 11/4/2009

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]]> Sat Apr 11 2009 Santa 2008 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1621783.html These photgraphs were taken over the weekend of 6th and 7th December 2008 when Santa came to visit. An excellent weekend despite the bad weather.Pictures supplied by Dave Greenhalgh. Saturday 6 December 2008: These photgraphs were taken over the weekend of 6th and 7th December 2008 when Santa came to visit. An excellent weekend despite the bad weather.Pictures supplied by Dave Greenhalgh.

Picture taken by Mark Keefe

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]]> Sat Dec 6 2008 Class 108 D.M.U. http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1610493.html 54274-56274 Built Derby 1960 51572 Power Car Updated 29/3/2009 Wednesday 12 November 2008: 54274-56274 Built Derby 1960 51572 Power Car Updated 29/3/2009

Class 108 D.M.U. 54274 awaits the other half 9/11/2008. 54274 is our latest arrival 9/11/2008. Interia view of the First class compartment in 54274 9/11/2008. Drivers view from 54274 9/11/2008. Interia view of 54274 9/11/2008. Class 108 Power car 51572 28/3/2009. 51572 at Kirkby Stephen,in full working order 28/3/2009.

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]]> Wed Nov 12 2008 Stainmore Summit and Bleathgill Cutting http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1602985.html These photographs were taken on 26th October 2008 at Stainmore Summit then heading west towards Barras and Kirkby Stephen East. The Summit was 1370 feet above sea level and had a passing place with a signal box. Today if you look at the Summit you would never know a railway passed here,but if you look the other way you would think the track had just been lifted.All these photographs were taken within a few hundred yards of each other.This bit of the line is next to, and some of it is on, the A66 dual carrigeway. Sunday 26 October 2008: These photographs were taken on 26th October 2008 at Stainmore Summit then heading west towards Barras and Kirkby Stephen East. The Summit was 1370 feet above sea level and had a passing place with a signal box. Today if you look at the Summit you would never know a railway passed here,but if you look the other way you would think the track had just been lifted.All these photographs were taken within a few hundred yards of each other.This bit of the line is next to, and some of it is on, the A66 dual carrigeway.

View looking east at the Summit,the fence in the distance is the only clue that a railway ever passed here. View looking east towards Bowes. View from the trackbed looking east. View from the trackbed looking west. View looking west with the A66 on the right. View looking west were the trackbed is still in place. Platelayers hut. Platelayers hut and embankment. Looking west at bridge No101. Bridge No101. View looking south at bridge No101. Platlayers hut near to bridge No101. Bridge No101. View from the trackbed looking east under bridge No102. Looking west at bridge No102,also know as View along the trackbed from underneath bridge No102 looking west towards Barras and Kirkby Stephen East. View from bridge No102 looking west. View from bridge No102 looking east. View looking west at Bleathgill cutting,it was near this cutting that 78018 was stuck in a snow drift and then became a film star when it was rescued. View of bridge No102 looking east.

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 New Shop http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1592278.html Updated 29/11/2008 Friday 21st November 2008 was the Grand opening of the new retail outlet at K.S.E. This was carried out by the Reverend Alan Cliff,the author of "Jack the station cat"books.(He also signed any "Jack the station cat" books that were purchased.)After a brief but funny speech he unlocked the door to the new shop. Please feel free to call in and see the new shop soon as it will be open every weekend 11.00-16.00. Sunday 5 October 2008: Updated 29/11/2008 Friday 21st November 2008 was the Grand opening of the new retail outlet at K.S.E. This was carried out by the Reverend Alan Cliff,the author of "Jack the station cat"books.(He also signed any "Jack the station cat" books that were purchased.)After a brief but funny speech he unlocked the door to the new shop. Please feel free to call in and see the new shop soon as it will be open every weekend 11.00-16.00.

Outside view of one of the many windows that have been fitted in the new shop 5/10/2008. One of the new sets of doors leading onto the Darlington platform 5/10/2008. Interia view of the new shop 5/10/2008. 21/11/2008 21/11/2008 General view. 21/11/2008 General view. 21/11/2008 A few of the books on sale. 21/11/2008 The Reverend Alan Cliff and 21/11/2008 The Reverend Alan Cliff unlocks the door to the new shop. 21/11/2008 Visitors get the first Official look at the new shop. 21/11/2008 The Reverend Alan Cliff tries to keep 21/11/2008 How much have you had to drink? 21/11/2008 Thats better!!!Not to much. 21/11/2008 Derek gets another sale. 21/11/2008 David and family buy a book. 21/11/2008 The Reverend Alan Cliff signs a 21/11/2008 The Reverend Alan Cliff was kept busy signing books. 21/11/2008 Mike talking about the new shop. 21/11/2008 Another book signing. 21/11/2008 Keith talking to Robin about K.S.E.

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 Volunteer Away Days! http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1584256.html Over the weekend 19th-21st September 2008 a group of volunteers took the sales stand to Locomotion Shildon for the annual steam gala.It was a fantastic weekend with a photo shoot on the Friday night and engines in steam and working on Saturday and Sunday.Thankyou to everyone at Locomotion for such an excellent weekend including Anthony Coulls. Wednesday 24 September 2008: Over the weekend 19th-21st September 2008 a group of volunteers took the sales stand to Locomotion Shildon for the annual steam gala.It was a fantastic weekend with a photo shoot on the Friday night and engines in steam and working on Saturday and Sunday.Thankyou to everyone at Locomotion for such an excellent weekend including Anthony Coulls.

Richie replacing the floor in Green Arrow 19/9/2008 The Duke gets a clean 19/9/2008 Bellerophon and Eustance Forth 19/9/2008 Mike checks the fire on Eustance Forth 19/9/2008 Furness 20 and the Duke 19/9/2008 71000 Richie oils around the Duke 19/9/2008 Furness 20 19/9/2008 The Duke from Green Arrows cab 19/9/2008 Green Arrow 19/9/2008 Bellerophon and Eustance Forth 19/9/2008 Bellerophon at Shildon 19/9/2008 Bellerophon on the Sunday morning 21/9/2008 Lots of cleaning to do in the Dukes cab 21/9/2008 The duke early on the Sunday morning 21/9/2008 Richie driving the Duke 21/9/2008 Me driving The Duke 21/9/2008

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]]> Wed Sep 24 2008 Broomielaw http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1488625.html Boomielaw station was situated on the Stainmore line approx 1.5 miles east of Barnard Castle.Quite a lot still remains but in need of repair. Sunday 6 April 2008: Boomielaw station was situated on the Stainmore line approx 1.5 miles east of Barnard Castle.Quite a lot still remains but in need of repair.

Broomielaw signal box 30/3/2008 Broomielaw signal box with tablet shelf still in place 30/3/2008 View along the trackbed looking towards the station(east) 30/3/2008 The end of the platform sticking out of the undergrowth 30/3/2008 The station buildings are still in place amongst the trees 30/3/2008 View along the platform looking west 30/3/2008 View looking east from the trackbed 30/3/2008 View looking west along the trackbed 30/3/2008 View from the road looking west towards Barnard Castle 30/3/2008 Broomielaw with a J21 about to stop in the station(photo supplied by Mark Keefe)

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 Belah Viaduct http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1476380.html This collection was taken on 9th march 2008.It shows the remains of Belah Viaduct and signal box.The first two pictures show it when it was still used daily.(Thankyou Mark). Belah Viaduct was on the line between Kirkby Stephen East and Barras.It was built,by Sir Thomas Bouch,in november 1857 and took just four months to complete,it had a span of 1,040 feet and at 196 feet tall was the tallest in england at the time.It only lasted for one year after line closure and was demolished in 1963. Sunday 9 March 2008: This collection was taken on 9th march 2008.It shows the remains of Belah Viaduct and signal box.The first two pictures show it when it was still used daily.(Thankyou Mark). Belah Viaduct was on the line between Kirkby Stephen East and Barras.It was built,by Sir Thomas Bouch,in november 1857 and took just four months to complete,it had a span of 1,040 feet and at 196 feet tall was the tallest in england at the time.It only lasted for one year after line closure and was demolished in 1963.

Belah in better days.Picture supplied by Mark Keefe. Belah Viaduct in better days.Picture supplied by Mark Keefe. View looking towards Barras. Looking east along the old track bed. Looking west along the old track bed. Belah signal box. Interia view of Belah signal box. The end of the line,for now! Looking across to Barras side. A couple of the old pier bases are still in place. Looking back towards KSE. One of the stones complete with metal bar. Belah signal box. Belah signal box brickwork,not bad after being out in all weathers for forty plus years and no maintainance. Kirkby Stephen end abbutment. Stone work is still in good order. Barras abbutment. Still looks impresive. Nice stone work,built to last. Signal box and abbutment. Signal box,shows how remote it is. Belah signal box looking towards Barras. Looking west towards KSE from the top of the embankment. View from the embankment looking towards barras. Another view looking towards Barras.

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]]> Sun Mar 9 2008 Santa 2007 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1418900.html These photograhs were taken on sat 1st December 2007,when Santa came to visit. This was a very enjoyable day as much laughter was heard around the station. We will be inviting Santa again next year so see you there. Saturday 1 December 2007: These photograhs were taken on sat 1st December 2007,when Santa came to visit. This was a very enjoyable day as much laughter was heard around the station. We will be inviting Santa again next year so see you there.

Mike looking very smart. View of the platform Snowperson Sue in the shop. Santas bouncers(if you hav,nt got a ticket you carnt come in) Santa just before the first bus arrived. Santa and elf Jack Tombolla stall in the hands of Cath. Elf Jack helping out in the shop. The queue waiting to see santa Santa talks to two girls about their christmas presents. The car park crew Ritchie and Mark. Some more happy children come out of the station to wait for the bus. The bus arrives with some more people.(Thankyou to Cumbrian classic coaches for providing the transport) I always knew Ritchie was away with the fairies View of the platform View of the platform Sylvia another new volunteer(I like your hat.)

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 Old Slides http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1410152.html This slide was taken when K.S.E. was in its prime, if anybody has anymore slides that were taken either when the line was open or just after it closed, that we could use in our slideshows or magazine, then please get in touch.Thanks. (If you would like to see more old slides then why not come to one of our slideshows everybodys welcome.) Sunday 18 November 2007: This slide was taken when K.S.E. was in its prime, if anybody has anymore slides that were taken either when the line was open or just after it closed, that we could use in our slideshows or magazine, then please get in touch.Thanks. (If you would like to see more old slides then why not come to one of our slideshows everybodys welcome.)

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]]> Sun Nov 18 2007 Signaling and Trackwork http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1358354.html Updated 4/11/2009 We are currently on the lookout for some signaling equipment if you can help please get in touch:- 3+lock strecher bars, 200+point rodding rollers frames, 1,800 ft of point rodding, 3+Detector assemblies for signal interlocking the ground signals, 3+sole plates. Sunday 26 August 2007: Updated 4/11/2009 We are currently on the lookout for some signaling equipment if you can help please get in touch:- 3+lock strecher bars, 200+point rodding rollers frames, 1,800 ft of point rodding, 3+Detector assemblies for signal interlocking the ground signals, 3+sole plates.

James and Richie sort through some signal equipment 26/8/2007 James and Richie discuss what to move next 26/8/2007 The back wall and base of one of the two signal boxes 28/10/2007 James pegs out the track layout 17/2/2008 James,Graham,phil and Steve peg out for the track 17/2/2008 James and Steve measure the next section of track 17/2/2008 Gramham and James double check the length of a panel of track 17/2/2008 Cath+Richie painting 27/4/2008 Part of the refurbished lever frame 27/4/2008 Some point rodding cranks ready for fitting 27/4/2008 General view of some of the signaling equipment on the Tebay platform 27/4/2008 Richie stands in the position of one of the ground frames.26/10/2008. View looking towards the station of the new pointwork 26/10/2008. Some of the point rodding rollers in position 26/10/2008. View looking west of the trackwork 26/10/2008. James unloads the One of the The first rollers,cranks and lenghs of point rodding are in position 9/11/2008. View looking West at the nearly finished pointwork 9/11/2008. Finished No2 Point 28/3/2009. The Finished Point Interlocking 28/3/2009. The last of the three points nearly finished 31/10/2009. The last of the three points nearly finished 31/10/2009. The last of the three points nearly finished 31/10/2009. Point 3A interlocking 31/10/2009.

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]]> Sun Aug 26 2007 47785 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1351141.html Restoration of 47785. Updated 15/9/2007 D1909/47232/47665/47820/47785 "THE STATESMAN" "FIONA CASTLE" Built 1965 at Brush Traction,Loughborough, 2580H.P. Sulzer Engine. Currently in store just waiting for us to have a bit more time,but shouldnt take much to get her running again. Saturday 18 August 2007: Restoration of 47785. Updated 15/9/2007 D1909/47232/47665/47820/47785 "THE STATESMAN" "FIONA CASTLE" Built 1965 at Brush Traction,Loughborough, 2580H.P. Sulzer Engine. Currently in store just waiting for us to have a bit more time,but shouldnt take much to get her running again.

47785 awaits restoration 18/8/2007 47785 awaits restoration 18/8/2007 47785 meets 37674 18/8/2007 No 2 end cab 26/8/2007 2 numbers carried by 47785 26/8/2007

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]]> Sat Aug 18 2007 Barras Waiting Room http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1323538.html "Opperation brick by brick"was carried out over the weekend of 7th and 8th of July 2007 at Barras station.The old waiting room was slowly falling down and unfortunatly could not be repaired,so the owners kindly donated it to us for reuse,on condition we dismantled it.(The person trying to hide,with the red hat is MIKE PATTINSON!!) Wednesday 11 July 2007: "Opperation brick by brick"was carried out over the weekend of 7th and 8th of July 2007 at Barras station.The old waiting room was slowly falling down and unfortunatly could not be repaired,so the owners kindly donated it to us for reuse,on condition we dismantled it.(The person trying to hide,with the red hat is MIKE PATTINSON!!)

Saturday morning and work has begun. A view of the back elevation. Paul and Joe remove one of the three chimney pots. Roof timbers being removed. The team of volunteers.(Mike Pattinson is the one in the red hat trying to hide!!!!) A last look through one of the windows as Sue,Ellie and Mike take a breather. Inside view of one of the three fireplaces. Some bricks were removed with the JCB. Some more bricks are removed with the JCB Going! Going! Gone! Going! Joe removes the booking office window. Some more brickwork comes down. General view at dinnertime. Saturday night Mike removing some bricks on sunday. Ken removes some more brickwork on sunday. The lady of the house gives us a helping hand. General view of Ann,Ken,Sue,Mark,Mike and the lady of the house. Sunday night and after 150 years the waiting room is no more.

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]]> Wed Jul 11 2007 1, Books and Slideshows http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1314663.html UPDATED 25/8/2009. BRAND NEW BOOK!! New Childrens Book Now available, Only at K.S.E, to find out more have a look at http://www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk/ BOOK. REPRINTED BOOK NOW AVAILABLE. Kirkby Stephen East-a station remembered, is a new book written by Keith Richardson,its all about the station,locos and people of days gone by,and what it was like to work at K.S.E.This book is full of stories and photographs.It is now on sale(£8.95),call in at K.S.E. and maybe meet the authour or get in touch(The Secratary, 1 West End, Sedgefield,TS21 2BW) and we will post one out.(Price £11.00) SLIDESHOWS. Slideshows begin at 19.30 at the methodist hall, Kirkby Stephen,(across the road from the spar shop,approx 600 yards from K.S.E. heading towards Kirkby. If you would like more info please get in touch.All proceds go towards the restoration of K.S.E.(£2 entry + free raffle and refreshments at interval) SLIDESHOW 2009/10. November, 21st 2009. An evening with Dennis Atkinson. January, 16th 2010. Open night. February, 13th 2010. Anthony Coulls. March, 13th 2010. Mark keefe. April, 10th 2010. Glyn Robinson and Mark Keefe. Slide shows held in Methodist Hall Kirkby Stephen, all dates Saturday nights. £2 entry, free refreshments and raffle at interval. UPDATED 25/8/2009. Friday 29 June 2007: UPDATED 25/8/2009. BRAND NEW BOOK!! New Childrens Book Now available, Only at K.S.E, to find out more have a look at http://www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk/ BOOK. REPRINTED BOOK NOW AVAILABLE. Kirkby Stephen East-a station remembered, is a new book written by Keith Richardson,its all about the station,locos and people of days gone by,and what it was like to work at K.S.E.This book is full of stories and photographs.It is now on sale(_8.95),call in at K.S.E. and maybe meet the authour or get in touch(The Secratary, 1 West End, Sedgefield,TS21 2BW) and we will post one out.(Price _11.00) SLIDESHOWS. Slideshows begin at 19.30 at the methodist hall, Kirkby Stephen,(across the road from the spar shop,approx 600 yards from K.S.E. heading towards Kirkby. If you would like more info please get in touch.All proceds go towards the restoration of K.S.E.(_2 entry + free raffle and refreshments at interval) SLIDESHOW 2009/10. November, 21st 2009. An evening with Dennis Atkinson. January, 16th 2010. Open night. February, 13th 2010. Anthony Coulls. March, 13th 2010. Mark keefe. April, 10th 2010. Glyn Robinson and Mark Keefe. Slide shows held in Methodist Hall Kirkby Stephen, all dates Saturday nights. _2 entry, free refreshments and raffle at interval. UPDATED 25/8/2009.

Kirkby Stephen East a station remembered,written by Keith Richardson,one of our volunteers,this book is all about K.S.E. its locos and people.It is now on sale (Price £8.95)If you would like one either call in to Kirkby or get in touch and we will post one(£10.00) Keith Richardson,one of our volunteers,with his new book The washing up gang at the slideshow 24/11/2007. Mark talks to the big crowd at our first slideshow in new premises 24/11/2007. Tea break at the Raffle time at Bring your own slides night 14/2/2009.Another excellent night!

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]]> Fri Jun 29 2007 37674 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1285202.html Restoration of 37674. Updated 24/3/2008. D6869/37169/37674 "ST BLAISE CHURCH 1445-1995" Built 1963 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows, 1750H.P. English Electric Engine. This loco is in full working order and was the first of its sub class to be started in preservation. We are just waiting for the trackwork to be finished and then we can give her a run out!She was ticking over very nicely at the easter rally. (See Youtube for 37674 Cold Start Up also http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=x-A_1Wgqiro for slideshow) Tuesday 22 May 2007: Restoration of 37674. Updated 24/3/2008. D6869/37169/37674 "ST BLAISE CHURCH 1445-1995" Built 1963 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows, 1750H.P. English Electric Engine. This loco is in full working order and was the first of its sub class to be started in preservation. We are just waiting for the trackwork to be finished and then we can give her a run out!She was ticking over very nicely at the easter rally. (See Youtube for 37674 Cold Start Up also http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=x-A_1Wgqiro for slideshow)

37674 arriving at KSE 18/5/2007 37674 arriving at KSE 18/5/2007 37674 passing 37674 waiting to be unloaded 20/5/2007 37674 waiting to be unloaded 20/5/2007 37674 waiting to be 37674 waiting to be 37674 on the morning of the big day!! 2/6/2007 Roof hatches are open so we can tighten the timing chain 2/6/2007 37674 becomes the first 37/5 to run in preservation 17.00hrs 2/6/2007 37674 starts as a visitor looks on 2/6/2007 No 2 end cab 1/7/2007 No 2 end door 1/7/2007 No 2 nose end 1/7/2007

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]]> Tue May 22 2007 General Photographs http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1263701.html This colection of photos is all about the site and the volunteers working on the railway.Come along and volunteer and you might end up on here! Updated 4/11/2009 VOLUNTEER MEETINGS. Volunteer meetings are held on the last sunday of every month at KSE please feel free to drop in,all welcome.(3PM) Volunteers are always welcome,whatever your skills or age we will have a job that you can do,from engine drivers,guards,signalman to trackwork,loco/carriage+wagon restoration,building/gardening work,full training can be given.Feel free to get in touch or just turn up any weekend and see how much fun volunteering can be. Tuesday 24 April 2007: This colection of photos is all about the site and the volunteers working on the railway.Come along and volunteer and you might end up on here! Updated 4/11/2009 VOLUNTEER MEETINGS. Volunteer meetings are held on the last sunday of every month at KSE please feel free to drop in,all welcome.(3PM) Volunteers are always welcome,whatever your skills or age we will have a job that you can do,from engine drivers,guards,signalman to trackwork,loco/carriage+wagon restoration,building/gardening work,full training can be given.Feel free to get in touch or just turn up any weekend and see how much fun volunteering can be.

View from footbridge looking east 11/2/2007 Looking east 11/2/2007 Bridge No1 11/2/2007 Kirkby Stephen East Junction signalbox base 11/2/2007 Looking east towards station 11/2/2007 Outside view of station 11/2/2007 Inside view of K.S.E. 11/2/2007 Phil and Graham Track laying 31/3/2007 Phil and Graham Track laying 31/3/2007 8/4/2007 one of the buses from the rally just outside Kirkby Stephen Mike,Mike and James cleaning parts from 68009 22/4/2007 Sue painting a window frame 22/4/2007 Another 3 panels of track laid 22/4/2007 Looking east towards the station 15/4/2006 Looking east towards the station 15/4/2006 Bridge No 1 25/9/2005 Bridge No1 15/4/2006 Phil and Brian look on as Ken gets ready to move the tree stump from under bridge No1 26/8/2006 Our very interesting Museum 5/5/2007 Loco board in museum from Kirkby shed 5/5/2007 Mike,Brian and Derek supervise Sue and James 5/5/2007 Kirkby Stephen West 12/5/2007 One of our new volunteers James working in the new shop 13/5/2007 Mike removing old plaster off the walls in the new shop 13/5/2007 Mike and Sue working in the new shop 13/5/2007 One of our new volunteers James working in the new shop 13/5/2007 1/7/2007 This is the last soil to be moved. 1/7/2007 After a long wait finally all of the waste has been removed and track work can now begin. The new Kirkby sign 18/8/2007 One of the Parrots that fly around near K.S.E. sat on chimney 1/9/2007 Two Parrotts sat on a nearby roof 1/9/2007,Why not come and see them yourself! Keith Richardson has made this fantastic wooden replica of a Nestle chocolate machine. Keith Richardson has made this fantastic replica of a Nestle chocolate machine. New volunteer John gives 47785 a clean 8/9/2007 More parrots 9/9/2007 Two more parrots 9/9/2007 37146 waits for the trackwork to be joined on 28/10/2007 View looking west 28/10/2007 The rebuilt retaining wall and signalbox base 28/10/2007 Veiw looking east towards the station 28/10/2007 Veiw looking east towards the station 28/10/2007 Keith + Mike fit one of the new station totems 25/11/2007. Keith puts the last screw in one of the new totems 25/11/2007. The chain gang filling in the drains 17/2/2008 The chain Gang filling in some more of the drains 17/2/2008 View along one of the drian ditches 17/2/2008 View of the drains 17/2/2008 Part of the new drainage system 17/2/2008 Phil and Lilly 17/2/2008

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]]> Tue Apr 24 2007 31410 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1261115.html Restoration of 31410. Updated 11/11/2007 D5669/31410 "GRANADA TELETHON" Built 1960 at Brush Traction,Loughborough, 1470H.P. English Electric Engine. Please see photos to see where we are up to on this loco! Saturday 21 April 2007: Restoration of 31410. Updated 11/11/2007 D5669/31410 "GRANADA TELETHON" Built 1960 at Brush Traction,Loughborough, 1470H.P. English Electric Engine. Please see photos to see where we are up to on this loco!

31410 6/5/2006 31410 at start of its restoration 26/6/2005 James making a start with cab restoation 1/7/2007 No 1 end with its new black bogies 26/8/2007 31410 in grey undercoat 28/10/2007

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Rolling Stock at K.S.E. http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1261103.html Updated3/7/2008 Saturday 21 April 2007: Updated3/7/2008

Dogfish wagons 11/2/2007 GNR coach 1798 awaiting restoration 11/2/2007.This is a Corridor Third built at Doncaster in 1906. Catfish wagons 11/2/2007 Catfish wagons 11/2/2007 NER 15ton Brakevan 509950 11/2/2007 Restoration of Gresley coach 60505 11/2/2007.L.N.E.R. Tourist Third Open,Built 1936 at York. Stores van 18/2/2007 DE260848 18/2/2007 Tommy working on Gresley coach 13/11/2005 KDB741251 12T wagon built at Wolverton 1955 24/6/2007 Our newest arrival 4163 awaiting restoration 18/8/2007.L.N.E.R. Brake Corridor First,Built 1928 at York. New Diesel crane 28/10/2007 New Diesel crane 28/10/2007 60505 awaits the finising of its overhaul 1/6/2008 L.N.E.R. Restaurant Buffet 24287 built 1939 at Dukinfield 1/6/2008 Dogfish and Catfish wagons 29062008

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Yorkshire Diesel Shunter http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1261099.html Updated 29/3/2009 This loco is in full working order it just needs a lick of paint! Saturday 21 April 2007: Updated 29/3/2009 This loco is in full working order it just needs a lick of paint!

Our Our 9/6/2007 25/11/2007 This loco has had some more work done on it by the local scouts,shows what can be done in a few hours with about a dozen pairs of hands,many thanks and hope to see you again soon.24/5/2008 Front view of 28/3/2009.

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Planet http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1261093.html This loco is in full working order. Updated 9/6/2007 Saturday 21 April 2007: This loco is in full working order. Updated 9/6/2007

Planet Diesel 13/11/2005 9/6/2007 The Planet about to shunt 20169 into position to get its cylinder heads fitted 9/6/2007 Sue and Dave trying to get sanders working One of the offending sanders 9/6/2007

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Steam Locos http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1261086.html K.S.E. Steam Locos.(To see Fred working have a look at Youtube under"peckett 0-4-0st fc tingay workington steelworks 14 9 02") Updated 13/6/2008 For pictures of Ex Kirkby Stephen engine 78018 please have a look at http://exbarrysteamlocos.fotopic.net/ Saturday 21 April 2007: K.S.E. Steam Locos.(To see Fred working have a look at Youtube under"peckett 0-4-0st fc tingay workington steelworks 14 9 02") Updated 13/6/2008 For pictures of Ex Kirkby Stephen engine 78018 please have a look at http://exbarrysteamlocos.fotopic.net/

Sue and Derek on 2084,s footplate 19/6/2004 Mike giving 68009 at Embsay 19/8/2006 68009 at Barrow Hill with Derek on the footplate 22/10/2006 The plaque inside 2084s cab 1/7/2007 Cabside plate 1/7/2007

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 20169 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1260481.html Restoration of 20169. Updated 24/1/2009 D8069/20169 Built 1966 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows 1000H.P. English Electric Engine. The loco has been started for the first time in over two years and no major problems were encounted,just a little electrical work to do.(See Youtube to see engine ticking over) Friday 20 April 2007: Restoration of 20169. Updated 24/1/2009 D8069/20169 Built 1966 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows 1000H.P. English Electric Engine. The loco has been started for the first time in over two years and no major problems were encounted,just a little electrical work to do.(See Youtube to see engine ticking over)

20169 at K.S.E 13/11/2005 Mike cleaning engine crankshaft 22/4/2007 Mike about to fit piston B2 22/4/2007 Mike lowering piston B2 into liner 22/4/2007 Mike lowering piston B2 into liner 22/4/2007 20169 with the clyinder heads on the running plate about to be fitted 9/6/2007 Sue talks to a visitor as we are about to fit cylinder heads 9/6/2007 Phil and Tommy getting ready to fit cylinder heads 9/6/2007 20169 with its roof refitted 29/6/2008 20169 sees daylight again after a couple of years 29/6/2008 20169 with some of its doors refitted 24/1/2009

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]]> Fri Apr 20 2007 37146 http://kirkbystepheneastrailway.fotopic.net/c1260415.html Restoration of 37146. Updated 29/3/2009. D6846/37146 Built 1963 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows, 1750H.P. English Electric Engine. This loco just needs a little bit more work and then this will another working loco!!!Watch this space!!! Friday 20 April 2007: Restoration of 37146. Updated 29/3/2009. D6846/37146 Built 1963 at Vulcan Foundry,Newton-Le-Willows, 1750H.P. English Electric Engine. This loco just needs a little bit more work and then this will another working loco!!!Watch this space!!!

Heanors trying to spoil my photo 6/4/2007 37146 getting unloaded at K.S.E.7/4/2007 37146 getting unloaded at K.S.E.7/4/2007 37146 getting its batteries recharged.7/4/2007. 9/4/2007 21/4/2007 No1 end 21/4/2007 No1 nose end 21/4/2007 12/5/2007 No 2 cab end 17/2/2008 37146 leads 37674+47785 12/5/2008 37146 Our new joiner Chris repairing the cabside window 28/3/2009.

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