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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [IMG] Machining continues on the cast steel frame stretchers. This one carries the brakeshaft. The circular lobes being machined by Lee from CTL...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 20, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [IMG] Latest from our website, Machining of the second cast stretcher has now commenced.
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [ATTACH] Just to show that other things than the frame are happening, here is the latest CAD work on the rear Pony Truck. More things are in...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Riley's have indeed given much useful advice over the years, and were seriously considered as builders of the frame. After much negotiation it was...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Nov 11, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [ATTACH] Latest part to be completed - the front firebox support and truck pivot. Another one ready for assembly.
    Post by: hengist Builder, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Now that I have a little time I will try to upload the photographs that refused to upload yesterday... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The latest components...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Hmm, Apologies. not sure why that's happened. I'll reload the pictures from a different directory - as soon as I get five minutes!!
    Post by: hengist Builder, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [IMG][IMG] The latest components received are these - the smoke box saddle, with incorporated exhaust steam manifold. The smaller component is the...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Feb 5, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    [IMG] The first of the new frames plates nears completion on the profile cutting machine at Stephenson Engineering (Manchester). This momentous...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Nov 29, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Thank you.. Got me a little concerned.
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    To which resignation are you referring?
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    If anyone wants to come and meet the Clan then we will be at the Autumn Gala at Loughborough, GCR, for all four days. I look forward to seeing you...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    The AGM, held in the Museum Library of the Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster was a great success. Details will appear here shortly when the...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    For the information of anyone who is interested the AGM will be held at Kidderminster SVR Museum on 15th September2012, starting at 14:00. Both...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Aug 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Current team managing the project cover a wide geographical spread. Chairman is based in Tyne and Wear, Engineering team and sales group mostly in...
    Post by: hengist Builder, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction