Update on New-Build steam locomotive Holden F5 No.789
The Holden F5 Steam Locomotive Trust has published their latest update in building replica London and North Eastern Railway Holden F5 No.789.
Category: New Build Steam
Hydraulic test for steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange to be carried out this week
The 6880 Betton Grange Society Ltd has announced that the boiler for their new-build, Great Western Railway 6800 “Grange” Class No.6880 “Betton Grange”, will be…
An update on steam locomotive 61662 Manchester United
An update on the construction of steam locomotive 61662 Manchester United has been posted. Only limited progress has been made this month due to the…
A further update on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist
Work has progressed on two fronts, with more Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and framework taking place recently. CAD Drawings and Tender Both the leading…
Whistles Acquired for steam locomotive 3840 “County of Montgomery”
Thanks to an unnamed individual, a pair of Great Western Railway whistles have been donated to the Churchward County Trust. The whistles will be used…
Extension frames ordered for steam locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery
The Churchward Country Trust has announced that they have placed an order for the front-end extension frames for No. 3840 County of Montgomery The order…
5551 Prepared for Move to West Shed for Final Construction Work
The LMS-Patriot Project has recently been preparing their engine, New-Build London, Midland and Scottish Railway “Patriot” Class No. 5551 “The Unknown Warrior” for the journey…
An update on steam locomotive 61662 Manchester United
The North British Locomotive Preservation Group have released an update on steam locomotive 61662 Manchester United. Working parties on the locomotive have been sparse due…
WATCH: Steam Locomotive 60163 Tornado at Chesterfield
Monday 15th July 2019 saw A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado head from the south-west to South Yorkshire. This move was from St Philip Marsh HSTD (High-Speed…
25 years ago since construction of steam locomotive 60163 Tornado started
25 years ago on July 13th 1994, the frame plates for new-build London & North Eastern Railway Peppercorn A1 No.60163 “Tornado” started to be cut…