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8th December 2023

We are delighted to be able to bring you an update on progress on 4561.  It’s been a long and very quiet year, whilst Trustees work through some issues with the loco and it’s boiler. However, work on the chasis components has been continuing at Williton...

25th January 2023

Words and pictures by Josh Chivers Both pony trucks have now been top coated and axle boxes are started to be test fitted onto the axles. We’re looking for more volunteers to come along and help prepare and paint the wheels.  If you can spare a few hours to help...

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...