Last week we took delivery of the Timken bearings for the coupled wheels. Here's the details Key Milestone Reached as Roller Bearings Arrive for...
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It does seem to be a bit temperamental. If the link above doesn't work, go to Youtube and search for "72010 Hengist". Look for a "year in review"
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Definitely a steel inner firebox with comprehensive water treatment Ian
Orders have now been placed for the axles, tyres and roller bearings. We should get the bearings around Xmas but they will need to stay in their...
Bryan Yes you are correct. This was a known weakness. If you go to this news page...
No you haven't missed anything and yes the covers have been made before the cylinders. Front covers A long, long time ago (before my time) the...
This one was moved with the overhead crane. It was far too heavy for 2 of us to lift
We are reasonably confident as Pattinsons took quite a bit of care on them. Next week we will get them onto the surface table to check key dimensions
If you are going to the Greatest Gathering this weekend, please come along and say hello. We'll be in U shop , 2 bay
Unfortunately no. We've tried to contact the P2 project (twice) to tell them that we've found a supplier of rectangular section springs but no...
Yes, its an option as we have to look at all options for the future. PS The Duke of Gloucester approached us for a visit
Big day yesterday as we wanted to get the bogie assembled for the royal visit of HRH The Duke of Gloucester on Thursday. We had assembled it for...
Blueing was not involved. The point of the exercise was to ensure full and free movement. Also to check that the axleboxes did not jam in the...
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