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FULL GREEN STEAM
AHEAD.

Raising £5.5M to build the iconic 72010 Hengist Steam Locomotive

1952

£5.5m

2030

Originally Built

Build cost

Completion

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Engineering the future of steam in Yorkshire

Precision engineered by CTL Seal in Sheffield, we're re-creating a BR Standard Class 6 Steam locomotive using 21st century engineering. Our aim is to re-create the original engine, but make significant improvements to it's overall performance. Our new locomotive will be:

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> Cleaner & Greener

> More Powerful

> Greater efficiency

 

Find out how we're achieving this...

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We're building a much 'greener & cleaner' locomotive

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The project is building a real head of steam! Using the expert engineers we have working on the Steam locomotive, we're currently underway with the frame assembly, main cylinders and front bogie.

 

Click 'Discover' below, to view our work to date and outline build plan.

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HRH The Duke of Gloucester Becomes Patron of 72010 Hengist Locomotive Project

 

The Standard Steam Locomotive Company is deeply honoured to announce that His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester has graciously accepted the invitation to become Patron of the 72010 Hengist locomotive project.

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Made in Sheffield
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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

Be part of something really special. We are a registered charity and need your help to raise £5.5M to finish the project. Whether you become a member from £10 a month, make a one-off donation, give a legacy or help as a Charity fund raiser, we need your support.


Help us complete the Driving Wheel set... once in a lifetime offer to have your name etched in history

Either gift to a loved one or buy for your business...

Rail Heritage.

For a brief history of the BR Standard  Class 6 Locomotive and our mission and vision.

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Pony Truck
Appeal

The Pony Truck is the "2" of a 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive. The Pony Truck along with the driving wheels from William Cook Cast Products will make the frame assembly of Hengist a rolling chassis. We are looking to raise funds to complete this section. For more information please go to:

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Contact Us

I wish to help with fundraising. Please contact me with more information.

Thanks for your support. We'll be in touch soon.

©2023 The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Ltd
Company Registration Number: 3192 444, VAT Reg No: 197 8565 35
Registered Charity No: 1062 320. Please note, a 10% commission is payable to a Professional Fund Raiser for all donations made.
 

Address

Phone

Hengist Locomotive Works, CTL Seal, Butterthwaite Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield

S35 9WA

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TBC

Email

steven.cooper@ 72010-hengist.org

For more technical information on the Locomotive, you can visit our engineering site

     BECOME A HENGIST MEMBER

We have two different types of membership: annual or life and we have special rates for junior membership. To find out more please click here.

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