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16th January 2023

The festive season was rather busy and the blog was a little sidelined, so here’s an update for the end of last year and the start of this year.. Words and pictures by Harry Spencer During December work on the front end of 4561 was on the final straight, and the...

29th November 2022

Another week and another update of work on the locomotive. Words and pictures by Harry Spencer The second axle box has now got its white metal. The first box is now on the borer and a start has been made on machining it out. On the frames, riveting work has been...

21st November 2022

This blog entry gives a sample of the work that has been going on in the background in recent weeks, despite delays with suppliers and other issues beyond our control. Words and pictures by Harry Spencer Work has started on replacing some of the old running boards on...

15th August 2022

Progress has been limited over the past 3 months while waiting for the three coupled wheelsets to be machined and returned from Tyseley. Words by Mike Johns.  Photos:  Ryan Pope and Tyseley Locomotive Works. Having originally thought that one axle would have to be...

8th April 2022

It’s been a while since the last update.  The delays have been for several reasons including longer than expected lead times for supplies, other work and the impact of the February storms. Words by Mike Johns and photos by Ryan Pope. Having decided to replace...

29th November 2021

A problem was found when the second piston rod was set up for machining. In the picture it is shown with a square standing on the piston head. You will notice that while the bottom of the square is in contact with the piston rod, above this there is a tapering gap...