Where: The Boat House pub. Wylam
When: Tuesday 18 June 2019
What time: 7 pm - 9 pm (or later)
This is my annual attempt to hold an event in the open air (but with an indoor back-up plan in place). Lots of seating available outside the pub with a fine view of the railway crossing and historic signal box.
You may also wish to peer over the adjacent bridge for a splendid view down the Tyne and be duly impressed that the river is tidal up to this point which is around 20 miles from the open sea.
The overhead signal box on the west side of Wylam Station was built in the late 19th century by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway Company. This, and the signal box at Hexham are the only 2 surviving examples of this type of signal box. Both are Grade II listed.
But marvelling at the signal box shouldn't take too much of your time so there will be ample opportunity for a chat with fellow signal box enthusiasts and others on a range of topics. This will probably include geocaching and its many ramifications; twists and turns; joys and frustrations; pleasures and pains.
All are welcome to join in.