North Tyneside Steam Railway
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The North Tyneside Steam Railway Association operates this 2-mile standard gauge preserved railway between the Stephenson Railway Museum and near to Percy Main metro station in North Shields.
Formerly the Monkwearmouth Station Museum Association the NTSRA was formed in the late 1980's at the Stephenson Railway Museum. The association is managed by a committee that meets quarterly and has an Annual General Meeting yearly. The association exists to provide a volunteer workforce to assist with the maintenance and conservation of locomotives and rolling stock. During the spring through to the autumn the volunteers operate the steam train service from Museum to Percy Main, approximately a four mile round trip. Duties include Drivers for both steam and diesel locomotives, Fireman, Guard, Shunter and Operations Controller, all are vital for the successful and safe running of the railway. New volunteers are always welcome, training will be given on the technical aspects of running trains and in personal and passenger safety. Some of our volunteers have engineering skills however just as important are organisational and administrative skills. If you decide to join us you'll find a variety of jobs that need doing and something to suit everyone.
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[edit] Operational Steam Locomotives
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- Bagnall 0-6-0ST No 401 "Thomas Burt" built in 1953. In service after overhaul. Boiler ticket expires in 2014.
- British Rail Class 03078 diesel mechanical shunter.
- Consett Number 10 diesel mechanical shunter
- Siemens Electric E4.
[edit] Steam Locomotives undergoing overhaul
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- Peckett 0-6-0ST No 5 "Ashington" built in 1939. Currently undergoing overhaul which will include a firebox overhaul, last steamed in 1996.
[edit] Steam Locomotives on static display
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- Kiston 0-6-0PT No 5 built in 1883. Boiler ticket expired in 2006 and its overhaul will start once "Ashington" is running again.
- RSH 0-6-0T No 1 built in 1951. In the works awaiting an overhaul, last worked in 1998.
- Swedish Railways 4-6-0 No 1313. Awaiting funds for a major overhaul.
- Stephenson 0-4-0 Billy built in 1813. A stationary exhibit in the museum, the third oldest steam engine in the world.
[edit] Stock List
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- 3 mk1 coaches in Maroon
- 2 mk2 coaches in the North Tyneside livery
- 20 ton Dogfish ballast waggon
- Ex-BR diesel crane and associated runner
- 2 Flat wagons, one has been converted to carry batteries for E4
- NER wooden brake van
- GUV tool van which houses an electrical generator
- Salmon rail carrier
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