Earlier in the month the boiler washout on 30075 was completed following the internal inspection and flushing through of the boiler. The washout plugs have now been fully reinstated, including those within the smokebox area, with threads cleaned and seats checked prior to refitting to ensure sound sealing. Attention has continued on the gauge glasses, where progress has been made resolving alignment and sealing issues, with refitting ongoing. The steam dome lid is in the proc

Work on 30076 continued earlier in the month with further progress on the side tanks, including cutting the recess slots, fabricating the steel channels, and continued derusting by wire brushing. Later in the period, the cab doors were removed, along with the drain cock mechanism, which was taken off and placed into store for safekeeping. On 30075, attention was given to the gauge glasses, with ongoing work to fit new washers and sort associated fittings. The leaking blowdown

Earlier in the period, work on 30076 focused on the exhaust manifold area, with all studs successfully removed and the majority of threads cleaned out using a tap, allowing preparation for reassembly to continue. Attention was also given to the mechanical lubricator support frame, which was rubbed down and treated with anti-rust paint, and ongoing work progressed on one of the side tanks to ensure correct clearance around the sander pipework. One of the side tanks was reposit

Work across the month focused on preparing 30075 for final presentation and continuing the methodical overhaul of components from 30076. Early in the month the front of the shelter was adjusted to provide the necessary headroom for 30075 to be moved inside, after which flangeways were cleared and the locomotive was positioned under cover. Once secured, attention turned to paintwork, with filling, rubbing down and surface preparation carried out across successive sessions. Tre

During October, work continued across locomotives 30075 and 30076 and on the eight-plank wagon, with consistent volunteer attendance and good progress made despite increasingly mixed weather. Early in the month, the wagon floor was completed and corner boards fitted, followed by touch-up painting and lacquer application. A new canopy tarpaulin was fitted mid-month, with seams sealed and bungee cords secured, and both ends received commemorative plaques, including one for Bi

Early in the month, attention was split between 30075, 30076, and the eight-plank wagon. On the wagon, painting of the floor plank ends...

August has been a landmark month for Project 62, with major progress achieved on both the eight-plank wagon and locomotive 30075. The...

Today, on the 6th of August 2025, 30075 finally passed her boiler steam test, and her 10 year certification has now started. Our chairman...

During July work advanced steadily on both the eight-plank wagon and locomotive 30075. On the wagon, painting featured prominently,...

Efforts on the eight plank wagon focused on continued de-rusting and priming of the chassis, which progressed well over several working...

Throughout the month, work progressed on both the eight-plank ex-ash wagon and locomotive 30075. On the wagon, fitting and adjustment of...

April saw consistent progress on both the eight plank (ex-ash) wagon and 30075. Work on the wagon continued steadily, with more derusting...

March ended on a positive note as we successfully raised steam on 30075 following weeks of steady preparation. While not a full steam...

February has been a steady month of progress on both the eight-plank wagon and 30075, with work continuing despite the usual winter...

Finally, work has been able to start gathering momentum again, given the return of the injector. With its arrival mid-month, attention...

We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of our injector, which has been promised to us by the end of the year. Progress on 30075 has slowed...

You may have noticed our posts have been quite thin on the ground in the last few weeks. We are simply waiting for our Injector from our...

In all honesty, due to the necessary injector replacement, not a huge amount of progress has taken place in August. Once we receive the...

We have during July dealt with the issues we expected to find during steam testing. 1. Cladding and Insulation: - Boiler Barrel and Cab...

After the exciting progress made in May, the reality was that various issues were identified during another steam test on the 5th of...