South Tynedale Railway launches “Barber” appeal

The South Tynedale Railway has launched an appeal to raise the £100,000 needed to return this iconic 1908 built Green’s of Leeds locomotive back to working order - July 2013 update now available.

CLICK HERE for details about both the locomotive and the appeal to bring it back to operation.

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Please click one the item overview for more details where available. Other items of news and general interest can be found by following the links to copies of “The Tynedalesman” - the quarterly magazine of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society. Or follow the link to our Facebook pages.

The railway if now operating regular services through until November 2013. Full details can be found on our Timetable page.

For details of our 2013 Special Events CLICK HERE.

Reproduced from the original painting for the ‘BARBER’ Restoration Appeal Fund with the kind assistance and permission of the artist and the owner you can now own a personal copy of this unique locomotive painting.

Available now - while stocks last - click HERE for details.

South Tynedale Railway Wall Appeal

The railway has not escaped unscathed from the recent adverse weather with damage having been caused to the retaining wall adjacent to the river immediately north of Alston station. Repairs are expected to cost in excess of £125,000 of which we urgently need to raise £50,000 as soon as possible.

For full details of the damage and the appeal PLEASE CLICK HERE.

For a Gift Aid Form to allow the railway to maximise any donation that you may make by reclaiming Income Tax from HMRC, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

South Tynedale Railway joins the Heritage Skills Initiative.........

An engineering skills trainee will join the South Tynedale’s mainly volunteer workforce in March.

This scheme offers funding and work experience placements to address skill shortages and gaps within the traditional engineering crafts

Sector. For full details CLICK HERE.

Splendid news as South Tynedale’s Haltwhistle plans move ahead......

South Tynedale moves to safeguard the possibility of a return to Haltwhistle. For full details CLICK HERE.

High hopes for Hunslet locomotive restoration by the South Tynedale Railway

Hunslet 0-4-2, works number 1859, should soon steam again if the South Tynedale’s plans work out.

For further details CLICK HERE

Vacancies on the South Tynedale Railway

The South Tynedale Railway is currently attempting to fill the following vacancies - please click on the appropriate job overview for further details:-

• Due to the impending retirement of the present post holder the railway is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Chief Mechanical Engineer - THIS IS A VOLUNTARY POST which is key to the safe operation of the railway.
• Marketing & Communications Internee - a short term  placement (3 months) which attracts a tax-free bursary.

Guided Walks with a Railway Theme

Local guide David Howe will be leading a variety of walks again in 2013 some of which are based on the South Tynedale Railway. For details please CLICK HERE.