July Update

Monday, 14th July, 2025

80097:                              Preparation for steam test continues.

46428:                              Terry's Holtby's continued search for components has again born fruit.  This is (pictured) a double top feed.

                                         An unusual  type. The later Standard 2 variants had separate points of water injection mounted each side of the boiler. Conventional and likely a                                             

                                         lot cheaper to manufacture using a standard pattern. This component must pass some stringent testing before we can purchase and use it.

                                         To have a new one cast would be so expensive.

                                          Thanks again Terry.