LNWR Bloomer Project (Steam Locomotive No. 670) – Project Information
As mentioned in last week’s Project Information, we are looking at the history of the London and North Western Railway (LNWR)-designed Bloomer Class, and the…
Category: New Build Steam
Class G5 Locomotive Company Ltd (steam locomotive No. 1759) – Project Information
Returning back to standard gauge new build projects, this week we are exploring the project to build steam locomotive no. 1759, based on the NER…
35011 “General Steam Navigation” Steam Locomotive – January 2018 Update
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society has released their update for January with lots of exciting news. South Devon Railway Engineering The first step…
Recent work carried out on steam locomotive 72010’s construction
CTL Seal, who is based in Sheffield, has been progressing well at building the frame for steam locomotive 72010 “Hengist”, along with progress on the…
Baldwin Appeal (590) – Project Information
This week’s project information is a little bit different than usual, as we are looking into a narrow gauge locomotive, being built for use on…
Assistant Engineer employed to help build steam locomotive P2 No. 2007 ‘Prince of Wales’
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company have employed an assistant engineer to help carry out the work involved with building steam locomotive P2 No. 2007 “Prince of…
New-build steam locomotive LNER Gresley V4 project receives first components
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have announced they have obtained the first components to be used in their third new-build project, which will see an…
Great Western Society 47XX Project (4709) – Project Information
Great Western Railway (GWR) fans, in particular, Churchward fans, will enjoy reading this week’s project information, with the focus on Churchward’s last design, the 47XXs…
Tornado to Visit Great Central Railway Nottingham for Weekend
New-build Peppercorn A1 No. 60163 “Tornado” will make a weekend visit to the Great Central Railway Nottingham. In 2017, Tornado has become a star on…
Steam Locomotive 61306 Mayflower to join Tornado at the Nene Valley Railway
The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) has announced that B1 No. 61306 “Mayflower” will take part in this years “Tornado 10” event. Tornado 10 Event The…