Ribble Steam Railway would like to thank all our visitors & exhibitors who provided such a great show at our recent Classic Cars event.
Our Next main transport themed event is the Classic Commercials event on August Bank Holiday Weekend - Don't forget to check back to see what's in store closer to the time!
BSK 34675 built in 1955 at Wolverton Works has been fully restored and entered service (running on the 1500 and 1600 services) on the Ribble Steam Railway on Sunday 3rd May. It has had full body overhaul, interior revovation and full repaint in to British Railways lined maroon.
The propelling front has a modern electric tail / headlamp unit fitted.
The coach finished its working life on the Eastern Region before being allocated to Departmental use. Two coats of maroon and one of varnish now make it the best looking coach in the fleet. One of the coach crests is of 1988 manufacture obtained in 1991 from Collectors Corner and the other one of 1964 vintage was obtained with four others on E-Bay!
From this weekend, Ribble Steam Railway is open every Saturday & Sunday until the end of September, with steam trains running every weekend.
Our next major event is the Teddy Bear's Picnic, on 16th & 17th May.
Any children bringing their teddy bears along for a train ride will be given a picnic lunch to eat - included in their ticket price.
If Mums & Dads also need refreshment, they can purchase snacks from our new 2009 menu on offer in our on-site cafe - now serving hot snacks, as well as drinks & ice creams.
Boiler work continues on Barclay 2261
The new tubeplate is in place, together with replacement longitudinal stays - and currently, the tubes are in the process of being expanded.
It is hoped that the boiler will be filled with water in the next few weeks to begin hydraulic testing, in readiness for later steam testing & then full reassembly of the loco.
It's hoped that No.6 will be completed in time to take part in the 2009 Steam Gala Event.