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LEGENDS OF INDUSTRY GALA - Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2018

The biggest event in the railway's calendar returns! Our Legends of Industry gala will feature all of our home fleet operating locomotives plus atleast one visiting loco! Various displays and attractions will feature around the railway site.

Alongside the star guest will be our four home fleet steam locomotives;

• Robert Stephenson & Co, Joicey Collieries No.3 Twizell
• Hawthorn Leslie, Keighley Corporation Gas Dept No.2
• Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns, Sir Cecil A Cochrane
• AND returning from overhaul, Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns N.C.B No.49 (subject to availability).

Diesel electric locomotives Armstrong Whitworth & Co, A. Reyrolle & Co No.2 and Ruston & Hornsby T.I.C No.35 will also feature during the event.

An intensive timetable will be in operation throughout the weekend.

Timetable and ticket prices to be announced soon.

Enjoy displays, model railways and stalls within Marley Hill carriage shed, guided tours of Marley Hill engine shed, enjoy a drink (or two) at the Station Master's bar at Andrews House station. At East Tanfield station take a look around vintage vehicles courtesy of Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society.

Hot food and refreshments will be available from Pontop Canteen in Marley Hill carriage shed. Light refreshments available from Andrews House station and Tommy Armstrong's tea room at East Tanfield station.

Car parking available at Andrews House station (NE16 5ET). Please note, disabled parking only available at East Tanfield station due to classic car display.

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#LegendsOfIndustry18 second visitor! We’re excited to announce that CEGB Dunston Power Station No.15 will be joining us for Legends of Industry on the 16th & 17th June courtesy of @FoxfieldRailway

6:59 PM - May 24, 2018

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Legends of Industry 2018 - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June
The biggest railway event in the North East has a great line up for its 12th year with guest locomotives, an intensive timetable and loads to see and do.

Visiting locos:

• National Coal Board, Lambton railway ‘Austerity’ No. 60.

Home fleet

• National Coal Board, Backworth railway No. 49 (subject to completion of overhaul).
• Sir Cecil. A Cochrane.
• Keighley Corporation Gas Department No. 2.
• Joicey Collieries No. 3, Twizell.
• Armstrong Whitworth diesel electric Reyrolles No. 2 on shunt release in Marley Hill yard.

Photographic preview evening, Friday, June 15, 6pm to 10pm:

Up to six locomotives in steam posed for photography.

Rare locations for photography including access to Marley Hill signalbox, Andrews House Branch and Gibraltar bridge.

Engine shed access.

Spotlit photography until 10pm.

Crews in period dress and with recreated scenes.

Hot food and drinks from Pontop Canteen.

Tickets £10 per person - available on the night or pre-booked from our website. Online tickets on sale soon.


Saturday 16th June highlights

Early morning breakfast train to East Tanfield, 8.40am from Andrews House.

NCB No. 49 and newly restored NCB liveried Carriage No. A15 from East Tanfield early morning. This will be the first public run with A15 and the first train after overhaul with No. 49.

Afternoon full line Coal train with No. 49 featuring double headed Austerities from East Tanfield to Andrews House with both No. 60 and No. 49.

Seaham locomotive line up in Marley Hill yard featuring No. 60 in steam plus No. 14 and Gamma static.

Sunday 17th June highlights

Early morning breakfast train to East Tanfield, 8.40am from Andrews House

Double headed Austerities on passenger train featuring No. 49 and No. 60

Morning Coal train with No.60

Seaham locomotive line up in Marley Hill yard featuring No. 60 in steam plus No. 14 and Gamma static.

Catering, refreshments and gift shops

Hot food at Pontop Canteen on Saturday and Sunday.

Real Ale bar open Saturday and Sunday, 11am till late

Tommy Armstrong's Tea Room at East Tanfield open Saturday and Sunday

Shop and tea room at Andrews House open Saturday and Sunday

Added attractions

Classic cars at Marley Hill

Car parking

Parking and ticket sales at East Tanfield station, best for level access (DH9 9UY) and Marley Hill/Andrews House station (NE16 5ET).

Ticket prices and details

All tickets available on the day from East Tanfield station and Marley Hill/Andrews House station main entrance.

All Day Rover tickets - allowing unlimited travel and access to site exhibits on the day

All Day Rover Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £30.00
All Day Rover Adult £13.00
All Day Rover Child £9.00
All Day Rover Senior Citizen £9.00
All Day Rover Children Under 5 FREE

All Day Rover tickets - allowing access to site exhibits on the day only

All Day Wander Adult £8.00
All Day Wander Child £5.00
All Day Wander Senior Citizen £5.00
All Day Wander Children Under 5 FREE

Timetable

A working timetable will be available soon.

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