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25th October, 2017
Following its return and initial dropping into the frames, the boiler has now been correctly positioned and the smokebox trial fitted to make sure it was correctly aligned with the boiler. The smokebox was then removed and the compensating ring ground down to be…
3rd October, 2017
The latest newsletter has now gone out to all members and shareholders. If you haven't received it please get in contact and we can update our records.
15th September, 2017
This press release was sent out today: The Bury Standard 4 Group has received an early Christmas present with the return of the repaired boiler for their steam loco. The boiler has undergone a major overhaul which comprised of a complete new boiler barrel,…
8th September, 2017
Our boiler has passed its steam test at Northern Steam Engineering in Stockton on Tees on Thursday 7th September. This significant step, after nearly three years of rebuilding, now means that we should see the boiler back at our workshop in Bury in…
14th August, 2017
BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4 T No 80097 Most assembly work on the boiler has now been completed at Northern Steam Engineering, it has been filled with water and a fire has been lit in it. This is the first time in 52…
19th June, 2017
BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4 T No 80097 Our latest update on the boiler work at Northern Steam Engineering (formerly Adam Dalgleish Engineering) is that all the tubes are now fitted, all the stays are now in and the mud hole doors are…
19th April, 2017
BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4 T No 80097 The boiler was not ready for the planned hydraulic test on the 13th February although work has been continuing. It was reported that the flue tube holes were all out of round and this greatly…
9th March, 2017
Standard 4 mt Loco 80097 Further delays have occurred with the boiler work and it was not ready for a planned hydraulic test on the 13th February. A revised date has not yet been set. The delay was caused by additional work…
18th December, 2016
On Wednesday 14th December the Directors of the Bury Steam Locomotive group received an email from Adam Dalgleish Engineering. He has informed us he is aiming for the hydraulic test w/c 13/02/2017. This date is dependent on the if the boiler inspector finds any additonal…
27th November, 2016
We understand that things have been quiet recenty with regard to the progress of the boiler. The Directors would like to inform you that work is slowly progressing and discussions are currently taking place. We will update you as soon as possible and your ongoing support…
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