On Shed October 2013 edition

On Shed October 2013 edition

  "Preserving the steam locomotive legacy...and more..on film"


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Sir Keith Park crosses Oldbury Viaduct (C) Nigel Power
Bulleid Light Pacific no. 34053 Sir Keith Park catches the low sunlight as it heads south over Oldbury Viaduct. This was on the Sunday afternoon of the 2013 Autumn Steam Gala.




Welcome, and site news.100trains - progress report
Steam Tube Photographic Highlights
Steam Tube Video Highlights
NFSA Film Australia
Tornado- The Story So Far
Mainline Steam Schedule
New Build News.
Heritage Lines News and Events
On This Day in History.
Around the World in 80 Railways.  No 39: Hungarian Railways
Christian Wolmar...
WATTRAIN
Huntley Film Archives
Memories of a Railway Man

Shed Bash in 1963 (Dick Bodily)

The Wye Valley Railway

Steam Tube Railwayana


Welcome, and site news.
A warm welcome to this months edition of "On Shed", the monthly e-zine of "Steam Tube- The Home of Steam on the Net."

As always, may we express appreciation for the excellent uploads of videos and photographs. And the blogs of members (such as those of David Suter) widen our understanding of steam operations and preservation around the world.

John Rimmasch of Wasatch Railroad Contractors enthuses over the various ongoing projects he is involved in , and is especially excited by a project involving the Smithsonian Institution. Watch one of the 4 short films WRC uploaded.

Mainline steam has been well covered and filmed, as also heritage events. As an example, Kenneth F Baker (and Penny) has uploaded several films for our enjoyment. 

Steam Tube is keen to "give something back" to the steam preservation movement..and it is to be hoped that the expense many members go to in filming mainline steam and heritage events has the indirect benefit of drawing paying customers to these events.
But we would like to think that we can offer something in the way of direct support through the collective efforts of our 1,404 international members. What suggestions would you have for us to be able to do this? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us...


100trains - progress report
Iain is now well into his round the world trip.(having clocked up over 21,000.and at this time is probably enjoying the beauty of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway in India.
(This particular railway featured in the Gerry Troyna directed trilogy "Indian Hill Railways" 
available at www.gerrytroyna.com)

Keep up with Iains progress HERE

Autumn and winter events and exhibition programme

2013

Below is a list of confirmed activity for 2013. We also run free fun family activities throughout school holidays including explosive science shows, interactive storytelling and daily turntable demonstrations. Details of all our events can be found on our website: www.nrm.org.uk

Fantastic Journeys – October half-term family fun
26 October -3 November 2013. FREE

Find out what makes a fantastic journey this school holiday. Join author Sally Crabtree on a sing-a-long adventure. Build and test out a speedy vehicle or imagine and create your own fantastic journey in our family drawing activity, part of The Big Draw. You can even climb aboard the cab of the worlds fastest steam locomotive.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/halfterm for more information

Autumn Great Gathering (York)
26 October–8 November 2013.  FREE
This year we are marking the 75th anniversary of Mallard becoming the fastest steam locomotive of all time with a series of memorable events. The spectacular Autumn Great Gathering unites Mallard and its surviving sister locomotives in York one last time. Selected evenings are part of the annual Illuminate York Festival (see below).

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/mallard75 for more information

Locos in a Different Light
30 October-2 November 2013. FREE

Don’t miss your chance to see Mallard and its sister locomotives brought to life with amazing colour and lighting during the 75th anniversary year celebrations of Mallard breaking the world steam speed record. Part of the Illuminate York festival, Locos in a Different Light showcases the exciting and innovative work of lighting students in our annual competition.  

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/illuminating-york for more information

‘Coming Home from the Front Line–wartime ambulance train travel’

Part of Explore Your Archives 2013 in partnership with The National Archives

National Railway Museum, York, 2pm-3.40pm Saturday 23 November 2013

In preparation for next year’s World War One centenary, these talks will use fascinating items from our rich archive of railway history to tell the real life stories of travel back from war on board ambulance trains. Medical professionals, curatorial experts and professional archivists explore the railway’s role in the war effort and the impact the journey home had on soldiers who had already endured so much. See original documents from our archive and put your questions to our knowledgeable panel. Part of Explore Your Archives 2013 in association with The National Archives, which celebrates the social history stories told by the treasure trove of material held in our nation’s archives.

Light Refreshments available.

Expert Speakers will include:

Dr Malcolm Timperly, psychiatrist with an interest in historic railway medicine explores experiences of travelling in ambulance trains

Alison Kay, assistant archivist The National Railway Museum – The story of ambulance trains told by archives from the NRM and beyond

Anthony Coulls, senior curator, rail vehicle collections, The National Railway Museum, on the development of the ambulance train

Free entry

Visit www.nrm.org.uk

National Landscape Photography Competition

‘Landscape Photographer of the Year: Lines in the Landscape

23 November-May 2014. FREE

Railways and photography have always had a connection and this year, together with Network Rail, we are hosting the finalists of the ‘Lines in the Landscape’ competition.  This unique exhibition depicts the speed and momentum of the railways against stunning landscapes.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/landscape-photographer for more information.

Santa’s Steam Adventure*

Selected dates November & December 2013

It’s back and bigger and better than ever! Santas been overloaded with letters and his elves need your help to deliver them. Take a magical journey with us to the North Yorkshire Pole to make sure he gets them all in time for Christmas. Families can then relax in our beautiful Dining Car Restaurant to enjoy some festive treats. With a brand new interactive story this truly is an un-missable family adventure. Tickets from £11.50 children, £7.50 adults and £3 under 1’s.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/christmas for more info.

*Charge applies

The Great Goodbye (Shildon)
15-23 February 2014. FREE

The last chance to see all six A4 locomotives together before the repatriated locomotives return to their home museums in late spring/early summer 2014.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/mallard75 for more information

On Shed October 2013 edition