North Tyneside Wagon Work

21/05/2026

Davy has made a start on the cosmetic restoration of the former LMS Hopper wagon (now a flat).

10/05/2026

Now its time for the big reveal of 9386! 👀

We think the "Acme" Kerosene livery looks brilliant! And nice to see a vehicle back in its original livery.

09/03/2026

Back in the workshop, work to strip the rotten timber from Lambton van 21's southern end has begun.

04/03/2026

Last photo of 9386 until its finished - i promise!

17/02/2026

We were recently sent these two photos showing some of the Lambton vans dotted around the yard at Philadelphia.

One of our vans (21) remains under overhaul at the moment, whilst 28 awaits restoration.

10/02/2026

9386 has been taken back outside, as part of a workshop shunt. Its looking good so far!

02/02/2026

👀 the transformation of 9836 continues - the tank has now had both top coats applied! 🔴

Next up is painting on the frames and running gear. Plus the signwriting! 🖌🎨

20/01/2026

Norman doesnt waste much time! ⏰️

As soon as the tank wagon was moved into the workshop he has begun transforming it back to its original Acme Kerosene livery!

We cant wait to see this one! 👀

29/12/2025

We hope all our followers have had a Merry Christmas and wishing you all the best for 2026!

Now that the Elf Express and Winter Warmer trains are over work in the workshop can recommence on our wagon & carriage projects!

12/10/2025

Last chance this year to see our freight trains in use!

🚂 RAILWAY 200 GALA - 23rd, 25th & 26th October 🚂

Join us as we join in the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations with our biggest gala to-date
featuring five heritage steam and diesel locomotives hauling trains across the weekend.

🗣️ TALKS - Thursday 23rd (6pm onwards)

The gala will be preceded by two evening talks on early railway history by local railway historians Rob Langham and Les Turnbull. The talks will be held in front of none other than 1816-built Killingworth Billy, the oldest standard gauge locomotive in existence.

🚂 IN THE MUSEUM - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

Throughout the weekend you’ll be able to find out more about the past, present and future of rail travel in our region by visiting a variety of stalls from local railway history groups such as the North Eastern Railway Association, NELPG and the Mining & Mechanical Institute, as well as the Tyne & Wear Metro, ASLEF and RMT.

🛤️ ON THE RAILWAY - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

We’ll be running the busiest timetable on our railway in preservation with every operational locomotive, carriage and wagon operating over the weekend. Two steam locomotives, Peckett ‘Ashington No.5’ and Bagnall No.401, will be in action with a supporting cast of our three diesel locomotives hauling a variety of passenger and demonstration freight trains with non-stop railway action across both days.

🎟️ Tickets available soon.