Mainline steam locomotive builders meet for fifth meeting
The Main Line Steam Builders Group recently held their fifth meeting to discuss progress on each of the group’s projects.
10 Gallon Fund launched by G5 Locomotive Company
The Class G5 Locomotive Company has launched the '10 Gallon Fund' to raise the money to build the locomotive's two side water tanks.
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.
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.