Latest news on steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange – 2nd February 2019
The 6880 Society have released a short update on the work taking place on new build Grange Class – 6880 ‘Betton Grange’. With the first…
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January 2019 update on steam locomotive 82045
January 2019 saw The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust achieve a major milestone when 82045 was lifted onto the cattle dock siding at the Severn Valley Railway,…
Bogie side plates for steam locomotive 567 get first machine
The GCR 567 Group has released an update on their project to build locomotive No.567. At the beginning of January 2019, the first machinings were performed…
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…
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…