December update on steam locomotive Hengist

Callum Calvert Add a Comment 1 Min Read

have released an update on the construction of BR Standard Class 6 Hengist.

The bogie castings have been cast.

The pivot pin bolted to the locomotive frames engages with in the central hole on the slide. This needs to be machined to receive a bush.

The centre slide is free to move sideways on the bogie stretcher casting, and is restrained by the side control springs.

Four circular bosses are for the lubrication adaptors.

To find out more about the construction of Hengist, you can visit the Clan Projects website here.

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