News

Since the previous post, where we had had a set back with the contractor who was to machine the cylinders, we are pleased to announce that the latest contractor we have approached are more than happy to do the work…

As part of the assembly of the front end of 3840 along with the cylinders, extension frames and racking plate we also need the racking plate angles which join all the above components together. In GWR days these would have…

We have manged to negotiate a good deal for the material to manufacture the coupling and connecting rods. As such we now have some billet in stock at Somers Forge ready for when we can afford to forge the rods…

Progress on the Bogie Pivot pin casting has reached the stage where we have had the casting cast. It now awaits machining to the finished state. The order for the production of the casting through to machining has been assigned…

Goodmans of Nottingham have manufactured the remainder of the fabrications for the front end of the frames. These comprise the two box sections which form the extremities of the buffer beam and the two angle trays that support the centre…

Paypal Giving and Crowdfunder donation facilities now available We are pleased to announce that we are now able to accept donations through Paypal, Paypal Giving and Crowdfunder. There is a donate button at the foot of several pages on the…

We are delighted to be able to publish a photo of the newly machined extension frames for 3840. These are only the fifth new set of extension frames manufactured since the end of steam. The first set was forged by…

Rocker Shaft brackets donated by the Paignton and Dartmouth Railway 30th October A couple of rocker shaft brackets kindly donated by the P&D. These are common only to the Churchward 2-8-0's and the Churchward Counties. Credit: Churchward County Trust /…

We have had something of a set back in that the contractor who was to machine the cylinders and extension frames has decided to close his business and retire. The last few months have been spent sorting out replacement contractors…

We are currently finalising details of our next big fundraising drive, to be launched in a couple of months' time, and which will look at raising around £50,000 to complete the assembly of No. 3840's front end. If we're successful,…