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

    This AGM could be quite an exciting afternoon with all that has been happening this last 12 months. I am gutted that I will be missing it again...
    Post by: northernsteam, Oct 8, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    It is always good to see the 'Build' pages updated on this project. Further progress on the cylinder patterns...
    Post by: northernsteam, Aug 18, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Overhead DC electrification - a potential solution to the conundrum of EMUs?

    I am surprised no mention has been made of the E4 loco at North Tyneside's Stephenson Steam Railway. I understand it is fully operational and...
    Post by: northernsteam, Jun 25, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I have just seen the latest posting on the News page. https://www.theclanproject.org/Clan_News.php To those of us who are not more...
    Post by: northernsteam, Jun 21, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I stand corrected then, thank you.
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Seeing the latest News re the wheels donation, I am impressed at the speed of action to produce the patterns! Though I have a recollection that...
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Progress continues on completing the structure of the frames. Once the drag box is fitted then that is the backbone of 'Hengist' done. It will...
    Post by: northernsteam, Dec 15, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    This weeks news update shows how the final large item is nearly ready to complete the integrity of the frames. Lots of other parts needed still of...
    Post by: northernsteam, Oct 25, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    Which has been checked out, designed and will be implemented on this one complete with a higher boiler pressure and welded boiler etc, (read the...
    Post by: northernsteam, Oct 19, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    Wonderful to see this magnificent locomotive returning to use again. Thanks to all involved.
    Post by: northernsteam, Aug 24, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    https://www.theclanproject.org/Clan_News.php There is quite a selection of good works shown today. All seems to be progressing forwards still!...
    Post by: northernsteam, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Thanks for the heads upon the Trackside article. Really good to see a full depth article on this CTL venture to support these 2 projects....
    Post by: northernsteam, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    https://www.theclanproject.org/Clan_News.php An interesting stack of plates required to produce a vital connection between engine and tender....
    Post by: northernsteam, May 23, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Check out that one and the another one is listed as well. Excellent videos
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 23, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Latest news gives views of the Open Day yesterday, for those of us who could not attend. Sounds like it was a successful day! I bet the works team...
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 16, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction