Current Projects
The following projects have been identified and are currently in need of funding and/or volunteer worker support. They are listed in an approximate order of priority.
Can you help?
|
Project |
Requirement |
Progress (1-10) |
Contact |
|
| 1 | Track clearance in preparation for re-opening - Stanhope to Eastgate. | Volunteer workers. | 9 |
Kevin Hillary |
| 2 | Refurbishment of steam loco No. 40. | £30,000 | 3 |
Gerry Mudd |
| 3 | Provision of buildings at Wolsingham Station. | Volunteer workers. | 2 |
David Briggs |
| 4 | Stanhope Station restoration. | Volunteer workers. | 9 |
John Askwith |
| 5 | Development of Wolsingham depot and workshops. | Successful funding applications, volunteer workers. | 7 |
Dave Foxton |
| 6 | Brake van restoration. | Volunteer workers. | 7 |
Dave Foxton |
| 7 | Restoration of 'Norwood' No. 77 steam loco. | £25000 | 3 |
Dave Foxton |
| 8 | Provision of public access to Wolsingham depot. | Cost TBA. | 0 |
TBA. |
| 9 | Development of a Weardale Railway Museum | Cost TBA. | 0 |
TBA. |
Completed Projects
Reclamation of track from Coxhoe quarry & its removal to Wolsingham.
Reclamation of track from Larfarge Eastgate site & its removal to Wolsingham.
Acquisition and preparation of ballast wagons.
Installation of run-round loop at Stanhope Station.
Track clearance and renovation between Wolsingham depot and Stanhope Station.
Connection of Wolsingham depot to main line.
Preparation of ex-Tarmac Sentinel shunter.
Platform construction at Frosterley Station.
Platform construction at Wolsingham Station.
Refurbishment of 141 units for general services.