Leafers at t’Pit

Day One of the Leafers at t’Pit Land Rover rally at Apedale, and wonderful to see the event field covered in Land Rovers with not a coil spring to be […]

Kerr, Stuart Day

Just a quick reminder that this Sunday 21st August is Kerr, Stuart day. Kerr, Stuart was Stoke-on-Trent’s premier builder of locomotives, and a pioneer in several fields, including diesel locos […]

Baldwin Bearings

Despite the sweltering heat, some restoration work has been continuing (in-between ice creams). The Baldwin tractor’s huge gearbox has been examined. Although initially thought to require minimal attention, closer inspection […]

Steam training day or gala?

Two “new” steam locos have recently arrived at the Apedale site. They are Orenstein & Koppel 5662, and Avonside 2066 “Ogwen”. “Ogwen” is a return visitor, having previously been with […]

Driver Experience

We have hosted one of our Footplate Experience Days for Mike and Jason. I think it’s fair to say that both enjoyed the experience enormously. The afternoon Steam Experience starts […]

Stars…

We are delighted to announce that our volunteer team has been recognised by a Commendation at the Newcastle under Lyme Support Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards. Three of the team – […]

Diesel Gala Roster

We are pleased to provide details of the loco roster for the Diesel Gala – June 25 & 26. Full details for the event can be found on the Events […]