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Recent Content by Wozzy18

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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    I couldn't quite work out what was happening with the door straps from the video: they looked like they had both ends machine into a complex...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Mar 20, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    An interesting video prepared by Tom Ingall of BBC North showing how the B17s smokebox door is being put together at Daniela Works in Shildon. A...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Mar 17, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    The art of the pattern maker lives on! The chimney pattern for 61673 Spirit of Sandringham has just been completed at William Cooks. It is...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Mar 3, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Yes, we will be at Ally Pally in March (although I won't be as I am one of the Directors of the Trust who lives in Canada so quite a way to come...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 16, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust has been approached by an anonymous donor who wishes to contribute significant funds to the project. The offer is...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 15, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    A quick construction update for January 2025 on the progress with new build Spirit of Sandringham. There is also some exciting news which can not...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    The wheelsets will be fully assembled at South Devon Railway Engineering, where some of the components have already been delivered.
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 5, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Yes, the B17 project is working with the P2 project for the supply of cannonbox castings for the bogies of both locomotives, using the existing...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 5, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Whilst the various components mentioned in the last update are being manufactured (including the smokebox door and ring just delivered from Tees...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Nov 16, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    More positive news on the B17. Yesterday they ordered the forgings for the crank axle (for the lead driving wheel - the one driven by the inside...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Sep 17, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    August Update August has seen a flurry of items to report. Not only is there positive news on the Coupled Wheel front, but also progress on the...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Sep 1, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Our Engineering Director has supplied me with the following answer regarding the crank axle - The Crank Axle will be manufactured using steel...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Jul 21, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Unfortunately I do not know the answer to this either but I have asked our Engineering Director the question and will update you when I get a...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Jul 16, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Work on B17/6 no. 61673 is proceeding on a number of fronts currently. One of the lesser-known tasks under way is to paint the frames in order to...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    Yes, the other two are waiting for the crank axle to be manufactured. The difficulty at the moment is acquiring the correct grade of forging...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Jul 12, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction