FULL GREEN STEAM
AHEAD.
Raising £5.5M to build the iconic 72010 Hengist Steam Locomotive
1952
£5.5m
2030
Originally Built
Build cost
Completion
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 real head of steam now!
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The project is moving forward fast now and we want to keep this up! Using the expert engineers we have working on the Steam locomotive, we're currently underway with the frame assembly, main cylinders and the driving wheel set.
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** Latest Project Update**
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Following on from William Cook donating 6 driving
wheels to the value of £140,000, the next phase of work is underway for the coupled wheels. Roller bearings, axles and tyres have now been ordered. Design work onthe roller bearing cannon axleboxes is nearing completion.
The hind covers for the cylinders have been cast and
machined - these feature the support for the front of the slidebars recently installed on 71000 'Duke of Gloucester'. An order has also been placed for the casting of the front cylinder covers.
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​Click 'Discover' below, to view our work to date and outline build plan.
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