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Recent Content by Wozzy18

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    Sandringham New Build

    No, what you can see is the jig built to mimic the rear section of the frames that was constructed especially to allow more accurate fabrication...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Apr 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I'm afraid the only part of a J39 still in existence is the tender last attached to 64961 sitting in the yard of Diamond Engineering in Sheffield...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Apr 13, 2026 at 6:39 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    It was a great day for both groups. I must have bumped into you at some point Sheff without realising - it would have been good to say hi. Perhaps...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    A few quick photos from yesterday's Open Day at Diamond Engineering. A very successful day with LOTS of new members joining the B17 Steam...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Apr 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    This morning (Tuesday 7th April) the complete smokebox with the door assembly and chimney was hoisted back onto the chassis ready for the Open...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Apr 7, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that our Chairman, Brian Hall, passed away peacefully this morning after a short illness. His...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Mar 22, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    As I mentioned, the "report" is just the results from the students at the University of Sheffield responding to a design brief we set them as part...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 23, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    The B17 Trust, in 2022, set a challenge to a group of 3rd year students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 20, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    Machining of the two crank axle sweep webs has been finished at Daniela Works in Shildon and what things of beauty they are! Machining has also...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 19, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    You are quite right! The two project teams work very well together and help each other as appropriate. This was shown right from the beginning...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 17, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    I hope the attached pdf will help answer some of your questions. There are lots of photographs! To the question of which one would be the primary...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    Thanks! I will be posting another update fairly soon. For my sins, I edit the Trust's magazine "The Spirit" so have to finish the latest issue...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    I will check this with our Director who is looking into the tender's restoration and get back to you. You may note I live in British Columbia,...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY I am sure our Hengist friends will also include this on their thread but the more publicity both of our groups get, the...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Feb 2, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Just to clarify some of the comments above about the roller bearings for the B17. They were ordered in March 2022 and delivered to South Devon in...
    Post by: Wozzy18, Jan 16, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction