[Jun 25, 2016] 25th & 26th June - Tyseley Loco Works Open Weekend (Tyseley)

Clun Castle, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and many other steam locomotives can be seen at the Tyseley Locomotive Works Steam Open Weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June.

Attractions include: Steam Train Rides, Workshop Visits, Trade & Refreshment Stands, Turntable Demos and Locomotive Cavalcades. An All Day Breakfast is available in the Pullman Dining Carriages. Gates are open from 10am both days. Admission for adults is £15 and accompanied children 15 and under are FREE!

Both Chiltern Railways & London Midland train services are making additional stops at Tyseley station throughout the day.

 

Last minute additions - 2 x Class 20's and a steam road roller!

 

Spent a couple of pleasant hours at Tyseley yesterday morning. Good to have a stroll around the workshops and plenty of train movements. Well done to all involved, your volunteers were really friendly too!

 

What's the little industrial in the third picture? it's quite unusual and looks rather cute. Is it owned by VT?

 

I presume it's Avonside 0-4-0T 'Cadbury No. 1', which is owned by VT.

 

I blame the picture quiz thread. Spend far too much time on there getting answers wrong.

 

Did anyone manage to photograph the unique GWR 14984 6 wheeled Tool Van?



Nick

 

some images from Sunday

https://www.flickr.com/photos/31339850@N06/albums/72157669274377800

graham

 

I went on Saturday with a group of friends and we had a very enjoyable day.
I understand there's another event in September and, depending on the date. I'm seriously considering going to that one too!

 

Thank you for the info.

 

From the photos seen so far feel I must ask if 6201 was actually present/visible??
-- would v.much like to know
TIA
Neale

 

Is the possible event in sept the one that links up with the Birmingham history week or something?

 

Yes it does, got an email from VT yesterday confirming they are having a 3 day open weekend from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th September. More interestingly it says "We will have all the expected train rides on the museum's demonstration line, locomotive cavalcades and turntable demonstrations, PLUS a very special guest locomotive - details to be announced soon." Followed by "PLEASE NOTE: We will be selling tickets online in advance from 1st August. Due to demand, we do not anticipate any tickets being for sale on the day."
Given this is the weekend before the SVR's 'Pacific Power', I think I can guess who the special guest is...