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Flickr updates early June 2011

Yesterday I posted some more images of current progress with the NER70 restoration; and a few of the Chip Van taken during the recent visit to Spennymoor. I will also have a link to a short video filmed during the event to post quite soon. There are some additional images of model furniture and IÆve replaced one tiny image of the B5 traction engine with a slightly better one.

Enjoy! The link is in my signature.

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For a number of reasons I have not posted about recent additions to my flickr photostream since 2011 July 21. However, several updates had been made between then (19/7/11) and now (11/10/11) totaling 47 images. Projects covered by these are Miller Fifer, the Forcett Coach and the Aveling and Porter stream roller canopy. As sometimes happens, a few images from further back in time have also been uploaded. This means I am spoilt for choice of an image to linkback ! So IÆll have several!
Miller Fifer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream
Forcett : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream
A&P : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... otostream/
Please enjoy a meander into my photostream, have a click, comment or even select a favourite. I have added some galleries as well, these have other peoples imagesà..

Thanks for looking.
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Although I have been adding to my flickr during November, for various reasons I have not posted much anywhere since Mid-October despite uploading approaching 150 images. However, quite a major part of these recent uploads have been largely un-related to normal work subjects û there have been quite a significant number of images related to Ben and Harry (the set descriptions will explain the detailsàà)
Ben:http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream
Harry:http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream

Hopefully service should be back to normal now, and we are waiting to get on with some new work. In the meantime, work is continuing on the Miller Fifer, NER70 and the Forcett Coach.
See http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 7139592710 for a sample.

If you would like a little light reading, try the December 2011 issue of ôOld Gloryö û it has an illustrated article profiling Stanegate Restorations and Replicas.

Please - enjoy a meander into my photostream, have a click, add a comment or maybe select a favourite (or several). I have added some galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..

Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

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With very best wishes for the coming year, sorry if they are a little late !

Since my last updates, in mid December, I have been posting images to the flickr account. Over the past weekend I added something in the region of 30. Some have been work-related, but a few others are not and others are retrievals from the ether or are scanned photographs. Apologies if some of the latter are a little grainy or a little different in colour balanceàà
For the work images, most are for the Miller and the Forcett Coach. (a few more are of Ben)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... hotostream
If you visit the sets index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves.
If you would like a little light reading, try the December 2011 issue of ôOld Gloryö û it has an illustrated article profiling Stanegate Restorations and Replicas. This gives a very good summary of recent projectsàà

Please û feel free to dip into my photostream, have a click, if you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). I have added some galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..
Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

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Mid to Late January Updates:

Just dropped by to say that I have just uploaded a few images of recent progress on the Forcett Coach, which just go to show that this was never going to be an easy job! The linked image shows the new and old end cills. I hope to be able to add a couple more images quite soon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... hotostream

Thanks for looking, commenting etc
StoneRoad

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February 2012 UPDATES:

Since my last updates, at the end of January, I have been posting more images to the flickr account. I had hoped to do this in several stages; however, by few days ago I had added something in the region of forty images.
Mostly they are work related û the first two links specifically showing further work to the Forcett Coach, the third one is the Miller Fiferà..but there are a few other subjects, as well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 139592710/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 139592710/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 6203069641
Spring lambs and a happy Ben û who is really improving his skills.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 8103216792
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 8026767272

If you visit the æSetsÆ index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves û I am using the ædate uploadedÆ marker instead.

Please û feel free to paddle in my photostream, have a click or three. If you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). There are some galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..I have added some remarks as to why I added the selected images.

Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

PS, We also got onto the tele û a short segment in the first episode of ôBritainÆs Heritage Heroesö presented by John Craven and Jules Hudson broadcast by BBC2 on 6th February 2012. It was on iplayer....

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The last update posts were in February, but during March 41 images were uploaded, and another 26 images to date in April. There should be a few more in a day or three. We have been making steady progress on a number of projects, both existing and new ones. We have another, major, project in the final stages of making the arrangements û all will be made clear in very soon, and I will be putting more updates on my homepage to take account of these changes in due course.
Forcett û http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 139592710/
Miller û http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 203069641/
Sentinel *new* û http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 374808848/
The new apprentice û Ben deDog û has continued to improve and is started to develop some real characterà..and he likes the sea !
Ben û http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 8026767272
We have also had a few ôawaydaysö as all work and no play makes for a stressful lifeà..
Coniston û http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 769684005/
If you visit the sets index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves.
We also have just started our second trainee in her placement under the Engineering Heritage Skills Initiative. I will set up a new collection and sets to cover this scheme very shortly, as I need to take some specific images, and retrieve some others.
As I have mentioned before - If you would like a little light reading, try the April 2012 issue of ôOld Gloryö û it has an illustrated article covering the restoration of BerrimanÆs Chip Van for Beamish Museum by Stanegate Restorations and Replicas.
This project was included within the BBC2 Program ôBrick by Brick û Rebuilding the Pastö which was broadcast at 2100 yesterday. (Friday 13th April 2012), I believe it will be on i-player for a few more days.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_2/
Please û feel free to dip into my photostream, have a click, if you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). I have added some galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..
Thanks for looking, commenting etc
StoneRoad

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Early May 2012 UPDATES:

Since my last updates, during April, I have been posting more images to the flickr account. I have done this in several stages; however, by yesterday I had added somewhere in the region of forty images. I have also updated my homepage, a further update is due very soonàà
Mostly they are work related û the first link specifically shows further work to the Forcett Coach, the next one is the Miller Fifer, which is due a few extra images as we have reached a milestone û the engine runs! Which, if it will stop raining, will be photographedàà..but there are a few other subjects, as well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 7139592710
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 203069641/
We attended the graduation of the first group of EHSI trainees, and IÆve a few images of the event.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 848432497/
As a small project, we built a display case for a model of a ôDouble Fairlieö locomotive.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 9640968487
If you visit the æSetsÆ index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves û I am using the ædate uploadedÆ marker instead.

Please û feel free to splash around in my photostream, let me know what you spot by having a click or three. If you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). There are some galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..I have posted remarks as to why I added the selected images.
Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

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Many Apologies for the lateness of this post û all should become clear(ish)
with the contents
Mid û late June 2012 UPDATES:
Since my last update, back in mid May, I have been uploading images to the flickr account. I have done this in several stages; however, by yesterday I had added somewhere in the region of forty images. I have also updated my homepage, to include the details of new projectsàà

The major item of interest is that the Foxfield Railway based North Staffordshire Railway Rolling Stock Restoration Trust (NSRRSRT) have commissioned Stanegate Restorations and Replicas to return NSR127 to operational condition. The trust have supplied an underframe and we will rebuild the bodyà..the Staffordshire Environmental Fund have provided a substantial grant towards the cost. Images uploaded so far are the delivery and some of the æbeforeÆ ones. More will follow as work progresses
NSR127 :http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 056015073/

Most of the new images are work related û the first link specifically shows further work to the Forcett Coach, and there has been more work recentlyà.. the next one is the Miller Fifer, showing the engine running! Followed by a shot of the Sentinel cab (again, this is further advanced than seen here) and there are a few other subjects, as well.
Forcett :http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 139592710/
Miller :http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 203069641/

And another one of Ben, doing his best as morale and entertainments manager!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 026767272/
IÆm hoping to be able to upload quite a few more images very soon û so please check backàà.
If you visit the æSetsÆ index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves û I am using the ædate uploadedÆ marker instead.

Please û feel free to plodge in my photostream, you can click on things that interest you to get the æon blackÆ version, or for a larger image. If you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). There are several galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..I have posted remarks as to why I added the selected images. The most recent are of ôWilliam Rileyö in the Jubilee Thames Pagaent

Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

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Many, Many Apologies for the lack of recent (!) updates û the last one was months ago !.
IÆll not bore you with the details of the reasons; it is more than a bit complicated. Suffice it to say that posting updates has not been that high a priority, although IÆve continued to add images to the flickr photostream, showing work in progress on various projects as well as a range of other subjects.

Up to November 2012 UPDATES :

Since my last update, back in mid June, I have been uploading images to the flickr account. I have done this in several stages; however, by 14th November I had added somewhere in the region of 300 images. I have also updated my homepage, to include the details of new projectsàà

Progress is being made on NSR127 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 15073 Please note :- There are some more images of the latest work to be uploaded shortly.
Work continues on S&D179 û recently the scumbling has been progressed. Re-assembly will follow shortly. Forcett : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 139592710
The Sentinel Steam Waggon cab and roof have been built, painted and delivered. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 4808848 We are looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle on display in the future.
And another one of Ben : demostrating his lifejacket û quite the sea-dog !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 026767272
IÆm hoping to be able to upload quite a few more images very soon û so please check backàà.
If you visit the æSetsÆ index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves û I am using the ædate uploadedÆ marker instead.

Please û feel free to splash around in my photostream, you can click on things that interest you to get the æon blackÆ version, or for a larger image. If you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). There are several galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..I have posted remarks as to why I added the selected images.
Thanks for looking.

StoneRoad

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Up to Early January 2013 UPDATES :

Since my last update, back in late November, I have been uploading images to the flickr account. I have done this in several stages; however, by the 2nd January I had added somewhere in the region of 65 images. I had also updated my homepage, to include the details of new projectsàà

I would like to pass on my best wishes for the coming year û have a good one. For me, at least, last year has been more than a little complicatedàà, here is an image of Ben, looking a bit like I felt at times in 2012.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 1812967739

Project reports :-
Progress is being made on NSR127 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 56015073/ Please note :- these are some more images of the latest work, just uploaded. Other work has included new droplights http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 056015073/
Work continues on S&D179 ûthe scumbling has been completed and re-assembly is now in progress. Forcett : http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 7139592710
The Classic Ski Boat has been receiving some attention to the in-board engine and gearbox (Volvo Penta) and we temporarily ôrebuiltö the structure, partly to check that we did still have everything to hand and partly to make a decision on some of the next stage(s) in the work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 73180348/

A few other images have been uploaded recentlyàà.this one is not quite as it seems, there is a strong clue if you look carefully ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@ ... 30215215/ makes a change from most of the weather this year.

IÆm hoping to be able to upload quite a few more images very soon û so please check backàà.
If you visit the æSetsÆ index page, the *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, as yet I have not added markers to the images themselves û I am using the ædate uploadedÆ marker instead.

Please û feel free to splash around in my photostream, you can click on things that interest you to get the æon blackÆ version, or for a larger image. If you are a flickr member û you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). There are several galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..generally, I have posted remarks as to why I added the selected images.

Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad

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Early - Mid February 2013 Updates :

Since my last update, back in early January, I have been uploading images to my flickr account. I have added somewhere in the region of 30 images, there are some more to uploadà. Also I need to update my homepage, to include the details of new projectsàà
We have has some ôinterestingö weather just recently....... http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 430215215/

Project reports :-
More progress has been made on NSR127 : Repairs to the side modules has become a production line system ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 056015073/ The droplight kits are now ready and waiting for their glazing. The timber has been delivered for the new doors and component production has been started.
Work continues on S&D179 - the Forcett coach: The seats have been re-built and various small fettling tasks are underway, such as re-fitting the hand-brake gear. Updated Images to follow so this link is to an older view http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 7139592710
A few other images have been uploaded recentlyàincluding a reet wass cameraà.for non-speakers of the mackem dialect; that means very big camera û see: VPC There are a couple of extra images to upload about this à.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 716940461/
We have a couple of new projects in the pipeline, and I hope to have images (and to have done my homepage updates) within a few daysààso please check back !
In other news, there will be another EHSI trainee starting a placement at Stanegate Restorations in March 2013.
The *new* and *updated* markers are in the appropriate set titles, but not every set is in a collection.

Please û feel free to plodge around in my photostream, you can click on things that interest you to get the larger image, or the æon blackÆ version. Should you be another flickr member then you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). IÆve just been looking at my stats û the number of favourited images is trailing the ones commented on by 40 (340 to 370). I have a number of galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..generally, I have noted why I included them.

Thanks for looking.
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March 2013 plus early April Updates :

Since my last update, back in mid February, I have been uploading images to my flickr account. I had added somewhere in the region of 115 images in March (quite a few of these were recently retrieved from the remains of fotopic; thus they are well out of sequence!), and another 30 to date û and there are some more to uploadà. Also I need to update my homepage, to include the details of a couple of new projectsàà
We have has some ôinterestingö weather just recentlyà..but at last some signs of spring have appearedà. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 430215215/

Project reports :-
Distinct increase in progress has been made on NSR127 : Repairs and work on the cills, floor supports, both ôgable ô ends and all six side modules have been completed, and the corner modules are now under repair. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 056015073/
The sets of parts and stiles for the new doors are being produced. The droplights are ready to be glazed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... otostream/
Work is effectively complete on S&D179 - the Forcett coach: the last task has been to re-glaze the non-opening windows. It will shortly be returning to Beamish. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 7139592710
We have almost completed repairs to a pair of old oak doors û getting them apart took some careful pressure http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 013193012/
The refit of the Miller Fifer has continued with a range of tasks at various stages of completion. One recent activity, still under way, has been to lift, clean and paint the ballast weights and their home. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 203069641/
The rebuild of the Volvo Penta engine for the ski boat has continuedà.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 6673180348
There are a number of other items ôin handö but they have managed to escape the cameraààbut not for longà..
A new EHSI trainee started a placement at Stanegate Restorations at the beginning of March 2013. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 3102819333
And Ben de-Dog has been enjoying his visits to the workshop, and getting home againàà http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N ... 8026767272

Please û feel free to have a paddle around in my photostream, you can click on things that interest you to get the larger image, or the æon blackÆ version. Should you be another flickr member then you will be able add a comment or maybe even select a favourite (or several). IÆve just been looking at my stats û the number of favourited images is trailing the ones commented on by 31 (364 to 395). I have a number of galleries as well; these have other peoplesÆ imagesà..generally, I have noted why I included them.

Thanks for looking.
StoneRoad