British Engineerium

[Allchin 1105]

Hi All, It was announced at our club meeting last week that the owner of the engineerium is holding a 'work in progress' open day on sat 13th march from 10am onwards, to allow people to see how the project is progressing. This is very welcome news & I for one will be heading down there for a nose ! I don't know if it will be in steam, last time I visited the lanc boiler was being prepared for test so maybe ! perhaps someone on here can update please. All the best Ian

[KevinGambrell]

Thank you, il be tehre as im sure will my brother. He was the engine driver tehre for a good few years.
It will be interesting to see what has been done.

Cheers Kevin

[Thecoalman]

Coal has been delivered and boiler tested all ok to steam.

[Alan Stepney]

Thank goodness there is some progress.
I, and I am sure many others, were starting to wonder if it would ever open again.

It was sad to see it go, and even though I didnt get some of the items I had planned to bid on at the auction, it was great to see that it was being kept together and might re-open.

I hope they can now make swift progress.

[YYS4BOB]

Good news indeed. I drive by it a lot during my working week, and always wonder when (if) the doors will open again.

[MikeN]

The beam engine will be running and hopefully the Corliss . There should be 2 traction engines in steam .A Garrett and a Burrel Gold Medal.

[Hove Actually]

The British Engineerium is having a one off open day to show people the progress of restoration. It will be open to the public from 11am till 4pm. Entry will be Free!

BUT as work is still ongoing only the Boiler House, Engine House and Workshop will be open to the public.

All being well the Beam Engine and Workshop engine will be in steam once again and two traction engines will hopefully be in steam.

The old Car Park will NOT be open for cars, but there is plenty of parking near by, some roads do have restrictions though so do watch out.

[YYS4BOB]

Had a super morning here on Saturday. All those involved in getting the show on the road are to be congratulated. Informative talks given by enthusiastic volunteers were invaluable. There has been a lot of hard work done here already, and future plans are impressive. Let's hope this iconic establishment gets the support it deserves.

[steaming my way]

The marshall is looking very nice, i really like the working look

[nar]

Hi, great pictures of the Engineerium. I've never been there but would love to see it someday. For awhile I've been trying to get in touch with someone there but have had no reply from the website;

http://www.britishengineerium.com/

I was hoping someone on this board would know someone to contact there? Thanks in advance.

-Nick