Book Review: Tanfield Waggonway by Rob Langham This book offers an illustrated insight into the history and operation of the Tanfield Waggonway in County Durham.

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Beamish donates two steam locomotives to heritage railway Tanfield Railway’s two Victorian steam locomotives have a new future ahead of them following being handed over to the railway by the Beamish Museum.

Now at Tanfield, they plan to fully assess the locomotive and restore it. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/beamish-donates-... #BeamishMuseum #TanfieldRailway

Nice early start, SVR Autumn Gala. First time I’ve ever guarded a former industrial loco on a #SVR passenger service. Weather is holding up too, looking forward to a great day. No 49, Robert Stephenson Works Number 7098/1943, fine loco, credit to all at #TanfieldRailway where it’s based.

Steam locomotive No. 49 to mark ‘rare’ pairing at SVR gala The Severn Valley Railway has announced that NCB No. 49 will be visiting for their Autumn Steam Gala. Taking place between the 18th and 21st September, the railway has confirmed that it will also run a double header with Port Talbot Tank No. 813, which will appear as NCB No.…

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that NCB No. 49 will be visiting for their Autumn Steam Gala. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/steam-locomotive... #RshNo_49 #SevernValleyRailway #TanfieldRailway

What a beautiful sight and sound this was….shame about the weather but that certainly did not dampen the spirits of those attending the 300th anniversary celebration of the worlds oldest railway @tanfield_railway #tanfieldrailway #tanfield300 #photography #iphonephotography #iphoto #photography

...but i did get to see this! #tanfieldrailway

BBC Celebrates Tanfield Railway’s 300 Years Tanfield Railway is the oldest railway in the world, at 300 years old. The post BBC Celebrates Tanfield Railway’s 300 Years first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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BBC Celebrates Tanfield Railway’s 300 Years Tanfield Railway is the oldest railway in the world, at 300 years old. The post BBC Celebrates Tanfield Railway’s 300 Years first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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BBC Celebrates Tanfield Railway’s 300 Years Tanfield Railway is the oldest railway in the world, at 300 years old.

They filmed a journey on the railway while meeting the volunteers and hearing their stories about why they became so dedicated. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/bbc-celebrates-t... #railway_200 #TanfieldRailway #volunteer

Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 After nearly 5 decades, the Tanfield Railway has announced the return of a steam locomotive. The post Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 After nearly 5 decades, the Tanfield Railway has announced the return of a steam locomotive. The post Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 After nearly 5 decades, the Tanfield Railway has announced the return of a steam locomotive.

Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54 www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/tanfield-railway... #scunthorpe #TanfieldRailway #yorkshire

Tanfield Railway will use new app to enhance visitor experience Tanfield Railway, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary, has begun a new contract with n-gage.io, experience software specialists. The post Tanfield Railway will use new app to enhance visitor experience first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Tanfield Railway will use new app to enhance visitor experience Tanfield Railway, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary, has begun a new contract with n-gage.io, experience software specialists. The post Tanfield Railway will use new app to enhance visitor experience first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Tanfield Railway will use new app to enhance visitor experience Tanfield Railway, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary, has begun a new contract with n-gage.io, experience software specialists.

The app includes some interactive features for people to use so the railway can get a better insight into visitor views. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/tanfield-railway... #TanfieldRailway

Tanfield Railway to welcome Belgian steam train this May The Tanfield Railway is to welcome the Belgian steam tram, Lucie, for its Great North Festival of Railways. Lucie, usually based at the North Yorkshire… The post Tanfield Railway to welcome Belgian steam train this May first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Britain’s oldest working steam locomotive set for Tanfield trains this weekend Tanfield Railway is hosting a meeting of railway legends as Furness Railway No. 20, will appear at the Great North Festival of Railways this May.

Britain’s oldest working steam locomotive set for Tanfield trains this weekend www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/britains-oldest-... #FurnessRailwayNo_20 #stanley #TanfieldRailway

Britain’s oldest working steam locomotive to visit the Tanfield Railway The Tanfield Railway is to welcome Furness Railway No. 20 as part of its Great North Festival of Railways in May. Furness Railway No. 20… The post Britain’s oldest working steam locomotive to visit the Tanfield Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Britain’s oldest working steam locomotive to visit the Tanfield Railway The Tanfield Railway is to welcome Furness Railway No. 20 as part of its Great North Festival of Railways in May. Furness Railway No. 20 was built in 1863 and will make a visit to the railway on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th May. No. 20 will operate…

The Tanfield Railway is to welcome Furness Railway No. 20 as part of its Great North Festival of Railways in May. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/britains-oldest-... #FurnessRailwayNo_20 #TanfieldRailway

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"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived." Machiavelli

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Took this back in about 2008 at the #TanfieldRailway near Gateshead. (Well I think it's near Gateshead. It's certainly nearer to Gateshead than Huddersfield).
3 old shunting engines from local mining industry waiting to be restored.