An update on steam locomotive 61662 Manchester United
The group building locomotive 61662 Manchester United have released a small update on the work being done. Progress on the locomotive has been slow recently…
Category: New Build Steam
New home for steam locomotive 35011? – GSNLRS January 2019 Update
The latest update from the society features a review of 2018’s progress and exciting news. 2018 The GSNLRS took many steps forward in the restoration…
Recent work on building the tender for steam locomotive 1014 County of Glamorgan
The second update from the project this month, we see the progress being made on building the tender for the new build Hawksworth County at…
Cylinder pattern making for steam locomotive 72010 Hengist
Good progress is being made in the construction of the cylinders for new build Standard Class 6 No.72010 Hengist. Current work has been producing a…
Second steel order placed for steam locomotive No. 3840 County of Montgomery
The Churchward County Trust has announced that a second order for steel has been placed. With thanks to Stephen Davies for sponsoring the order, the steel…
Update on new build steam locomotive 1014 County of Glamorgan
The GWR County Project team have been busy since the New Year in building 1014 “County of Glamorgan”. Connecting Rod and Safety Valves Measurements have been…
P2 Steam Locomotive Company’s Motion Club passes 100 members
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that their Motion Club has reached 100 members since it opened in April 2018. The Motion Club aims…
P2 Steam Locomotive Company raises 50% of £5m target
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company have announced that they have raised 50% of the £5 million to build the new locomotive. This news comes on…
Frames cut for steam locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery
The Churchward County Trust has announced that the frames for locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery have been successfully cut at TATA Steel. It is more…
New crest to be unveiled for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior this weekend
Simon Weston CBE is to unveil the new crest for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior this weekend to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.…