Two more workdays have resulted in lots done on #723. However it is out on the apron at present as a rather large 9F has found its way into the C...
Stunning images Martin - Well Done.
The 9F ( which is still complete) has been outside the shed at Loughborough, on display at Quorn and recently into the shed at Rothley for the...
There is still no sign of the boiler but it is said to be "Soon"....There is still the hope that it is going to be steaming - now early next year.
I believe the tube plate is a new one - but it could have been made over a year ago and been awaiting machining etc, hence the not "new"...
All four eccentrics are on the axle now and more axle-box work has been done. It is expected that the chassis could be on its wheels and axles by...
There has been more work done on the chassis, between the frames, so steady progress - with the hope that it may be in steam in the latter part of...
We have a new front tube plate in the boiler...but it is not yet rivetted. [ATTACH]
Tornado is still outside the shed at Loughborough, but it appears to have been having some work on the regulator valve(?) as the steam dome has...
I totally agree with ruddingtonrsh56 and believe that is what the GCR(N) is trying to achieve. I would also add a huge "THANK YOU" to all the...
A replacement lever has been made (to replace a stolen item).[ATTACH] This is now shown being fitted to the rebushed brake shaft. [ATTACH]
Tornado has been outside the shed at Loughborough whilst the diesel gala event is taking place. I assume it has had the fire bar(s?) replaced and...
Steady progress at the Southwold Railway! Hope Sunday goes well for you all.
Four and a half of us were working on Wednesday (I was the half as I had to leave early!) and all the prep work has now been done on the...
I think it is unlikely to be announced as the Railway does not want to have lots of people near the tracks when high speed running is taking...
It was interesting that there was no mention in the update about the boiler, could the 4709 group be leaving that to later in the build, just in...
I'm glad that Simon is still with us and hope that he is still working on his Bulleid book....and the numerous high speeds that they achieved!
Another good news video - Should be a busy weekend on the GCR(N) and GCR!
A fitting tribute - well done Spa Valley, SLL and all others concerned.
GCR Sept 6/7/8th Diesel Gala event, there are Boscastle Guided Shed tours in the locomotive shed at Loughborough from 10.30 to 3.30 at regular...
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