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Sir George Newnes painting

Original Painting to be sold by auction

Original Painting to be sold by auction calendar 05 September 2025 Painted by Barrie Cann, one of our volunteers in the paint shop at Woody Bay, this original and unique painting of Sir George Newnes will be auctioned on 8th November... READ MORE

Operations focus: The next generation

Operations focus: The next generation calendar 19 August 2025 Our new younger volunteers shine on the footplate READ MORE
Malcolm Tonge, the quiet volunteer (1)

The Quiet Volunteer

The Quiet Volunteer calendar 16 August 2025 In recent years, Malcolm Tonge has spent up to 6 weeks each summer volunteering at Woody Bay. READ MORE

Carriages, an update on no. 7

Carriages, an update on no. 7 calendar 16 August 2025 An update on carriage no. 7 which has returned to the Essex team for body work repairs READ MORE
7th August 2025: track panels removed in advance of the concrete beams being cast in situ

Progress on Carriage Shelter works, Thursday 7th August

Progress on Carriage Shelter works, Thursday 7th August calendar 07 August 2025 An overview of some of the work carried out to progress the installation of the carriage shelter at Woody Bay. READ MORE
Coach 7

Coach 7

Coach 7 calendar 30 July 2025 Coach 7 finally departed from Woody Bay on Tuesday 29th July and arrived at the Essex Group workshop in Colchester, Essex, on 30th July. READ MORE