Cylinder Block suppliers approached for steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that it has approached five companies to manufacture the fabricated cylinder blocks for P2 No. 2007 Prin…
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Order placed for steam locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery’s coupled wheels
The Churchward County Trust (CCT) has announced that they have recently placed the order for producing both sets of coupled wheels for their new build…
Traditional drawings used to design components for steam locomotive 4709
The 4709 Group has released some details of the work continuing on the design work for components.
Pony truck frame delivered to Darlington for steam locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that the pony truck frame for 2007 Prince of Wales has been delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works.
Podcast released featuring the General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society
The Railway Mania Podcast now features the General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society.
Progress update on steam locomotive 5551 ‘The Unknown Warrior’
The LMS Patriot Project has sent RailAdvent an update on the work being completed on LMS Patriot 5551 The Unknown Warrior.
“Fundraising more important than ever” – 4709 Group needs your help to complete steam locomotive 4709
The project behind steam locomotive 4709 has released an update after last weeks news of the Llangollen Railway inviting its bank to appoint receivers…
Steam locomotive 72010 Hengist and project recognised with official Made in Sheffield mark
The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Limited has announced that they have been awarded the Made in Sheffield mark for their project to build steam lo…
Special G5 steam locomotive cake for project engineer’s 70th birthday
David Elliott, the G5 Project engineer, turns 70 today, and the group haven't let the coronavirus pandemic put their plans on hold.
First cylinder cast for GWR steam locomotive 4709
Following successful trials, the first of two cylinders for GWR steam locomotive 4709 has been cast, the society has announced.