Derwent Valley Light Railway: 1913 to the Present Day
Event details
York Society of Engineers Lecture
This talk explores the fascinating history of the Derwent Valley Light Railway, from its original concept in 1899, through its opening in 1913, to its closure in 1981 and its subsequent revival as a heritage railway.
We will explore questions such as:
• Why was the railway needed?
• What did it carry?
• Did Dr Beeching have anything to do with its closure?
• What caused the railway's decline?
• Why are two of our locomotives named after York Normandy Veterans?
We will also take a look at some of the engineering projects we have completed, those currently under way, and some of the projects still waiting to be started.
The railway is run entirely by volunteers, and the DVLR is always looking for people who would like to get involved and help keep the railway's history alive.
CPD: This talk is considered to be relevant to Mechanical Engineering, and
Railway Engineering.
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About the speaker
Tony Simons spent 40 years working in education, beginning his teaching career at Archbishop Holgate’s Grammar School. He then became Head of Technology at York Sixth Form College, followed by three years as Head of Schools Programmes at the National Railway Museum. He later returned to York College, where he became Team Leader for Mechanical Engineering.
Following his retirement, he continues to support the engineering profession by running courses for railway employees working towards Chartered Engineer status. He is currently Treasurer, Trustee, CME and Guard at the Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR), continuing his long-standing interest in engineering, education and railways.
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Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop