Point construction on the Newliston Circuit continues apace. This one is for the loop that dives off at Pumpherston Junction for the 5″ 0nly circuit to join the Almondell Circuit at Newliston East Junction. The next point to be constructed is the one at Dunnet Junction which also connects the Newliston circuit with the Almondell Read more about Thursday Progress[…]
On a gloriously sunny Friday Archie took his Kingscale 14xx out on the track for its second ‘shake down’ run. Owner & locomotive are now getting to know each other quite well which resulted in a very successful 4 hours of continuous running. After all that, engine Read more about The ‘Almondell Bunk’[…]
The other Sunday at Almondell Trevor & his son arrived to test their new 7¼” power bogie. It didn’t take long for the curious among us to have them both cross examined as to the where & wherefores of the project! Here, in Trevor’s own words is the full SP: ‘The loco when finished will Read more about Class 40[…]
After the shock of seeing ‘Hyperion’ heading to the scrap yard, I am pleased to report that the preservationists got hold of her and for less money than was spent on ‘Flying Scotsman’ she has been returned to good health. Later in the afternoon she double headed with ‘Morning Star’ which just happened to be Read more about ‘Hyperion’ Restored[…]
One topic that all volunteer organisations regularly talk about is getting the iPhone generation to participate. We hope that at ESME, by working with schools we are stimulating interest not only in engineering, but in joining up & taking part. Closer to home Stan has been seen recently on the site with his grandchildren Adam Read more about The Next Generation[…]
Hot off the press from our Roving Reporter…. This years AGM in our own Heritage Centre & Museum?
Progress with the Museum & Heritage Centre has given the opportunity for some unusual views which our photographers were not slow to take advantage of…. The walls are all braced to support the concrete fill, which was done in two stages. It has been an interesting two weeks watching them erect the walls. Roof next! Read more about Birds Eye Views[…]
The first tickets for our first official schools visit were issued on Monday, 17th June to the pupils from Armadale Academy. In glorious sunshine our intrepid photographer took these pictures from an unusual position….
‘Hyperion’ underwent her four yearly hydraulic test which, I am pleased to report, she passed. However, the wet header gasket required replacement which meant the removal of the chimney, kylchaps, smokebox door & ring, main steam pipes & superheaters. Seeing her on track after the test she looked rather forlorn and sorry for herself, particularly Read more about ‘Hyperion’ – Last Journey?[…]
Following on from Robert’s involvement with pupils from Armadale Academy who were tasked with constructing a ‘mobile wagon with a difference’ as part of their second year Design and Make class (in the Craft Design and Technology Department) ESME were delighted to welcome them to our Almondell Model Engineering Centre where the wagons were run Read more about Armadale Academy[…]
