BVRW 08 10 “THUNDER” ON THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY TRACK
Bure Valley Railway is re-launching locomotive No 8 ‘Thunder’ a 2-6-2 tank ZB class. It was first steamed on 19th December 1997 as an oil-fired loco. Now after a major overhaul and conversion to coal firing, it has returned to traffic.
The locomotive was designed specifically for the railway by Winson Engineering, based upon the Indian Railway’s ZB class, 2’-6” gauge, design. The outline of the body is based on a Vale of Rheidol Railway locomotive, in Wales. It was originally assembled in the Aylsham Workshop in 1996/7 from components supplied by Winson Engineering. ”Thunder” first steamed again on the 25th of May 2008, during re-acceptance trials.
BVRW 08 07 SUPER POWER GALA AT THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY
The Bure Valley Railway in Aylsham will be hosting a “Super Power Gala” with locomotives galore throughout the weekend 13th & 14th September with visiting engines from other 15″ gauge railways. An extensive service will operate throughout the weekend featuring all the Bure Valley Railway’s locomotives including the naming of the newly refurbished No. 8 “Thunder” The locomotives listed below will be transported by road from across the country to attend the event.
Black Prince – Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Kent. Douglas Ferreira – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Cumbria. Sandy River No. 24 – Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. North Yorkshire. Männertreu – Bressingham Steam Museum, Norfolk.
BVRW 08 8 A FIRST FOR THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY
The first hardback book of the Bure Valley Railway has been commissioned by Halsgrove Books for their Railway Moods series. Andy Stansfield is a freelance photographer, feature writer and author based in Lancashire who is writing the captions and taking the photographs.
Andy could be spotted in July along the Aylsham to Wroxham line. One of his previous works was the successful Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway book. Andy is also a member of the Outdoors Writers and Photographers Guild.
BVRW 08 9 THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY EXPERIENCE ON DVD.
Bure Valley Railway is launching a new DVD. It has been designed not only to promote the railway but also the surrounding picturesque countryside. A brief introduction about the history of the railway is followed by a Bure Valley Railway locomotive journey. The DVD is fifty minutes long with a relaxing commentary and soundtrack complimenting the different features.
BVRW 08 6 SCHOOLS OUT AT THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY
“Schools Out” time to pick a up a “Bure Valley Railway Baffler” a fun sheet for the children during the summer holidays Find out more about the Bure Valley and the Railway. The sheet will provide informative and interesting competitions with a day out on the train. Discover what is on your doorstep in the county. Explore the workshop and find out what makes the steam engine and the railway tick with Bob the engine fitter.
Follow the clues for the Station Trail. Answer the questions to complete a word search; spot the difference and colouring are all included in the fun sheet. Gary the Guard will help if you get stuck.
Visit www.bvrw.co.uk for more details or to find out about becoming a volunteer or a “friend” of the Bure Valley Railway
