Update on progress to recreate an LNER Class G5 steam locomotive
The G5 Group has issued its latest news on progress to recreate a North Eastern Railway Class O, LNER Class G5, 0-4-4 Passenger Tank Locomotive.
Tag: LNER G5 No. 1759
Mainline new build steam locomotive groups meet for second time in Sheffield
Six new-build steam locomotive groups have held a successful second meeting at CTL Seal Ltd in Sheffield.
Brake components painted for G5 steam locomotive
The G5 Locomotive Company has released a short update on the brake components needed for construction of G5 No. 1759.
This Weekend: See the latest progress on the G5 steam locomotive – the last Open Day of 2021
The last open day this year for the G5 Locomotive Company will be held this Saturday, 4th December.
A visit to the G5 Locomotive Company in Shildon + Additional Open Day details!
Early October saw the RailAdvent team make a visit to the G5 Locomotive Company, who are based in Shildon, near to the Locomotion Museum.
Class G5 Locomotive Company announces additional Open Day
The Class G5 Locomotive Company has announced an extra open day later this month, allowing the public to see what progress has been made on the locomo…
G5 steam locomotive company announces first open day of 2021
The Class G5 Locomotive Company has announced when their first open day of 2021 will be, allowing the public to see what progress has been made.
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.
Crank axle update on steam locomotive 1759 being constructed at Shildon
The Class G5 Locomotive Co Ltd has sent RailAdvent a further update on the work to construct G5 locomotive No. 1759 in Shildon.
Buffers and lots of sanding – an update on LNER G5 steam locomotive No. 1759
The Class F5 Locomotive Company Ltd has sent RailAdvent an update on what has been going on behind closed doors in their project to build steam locomo…