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Introduction
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| Cravens Heritage Trains |
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Preserving Underground Trains
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| L11 |
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L11, the former Acton Works shunting loco, has now arrived at Epping... |
| The Pumphouse |
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For more information visit the Pump House |
Re-creating a lost Steam Locomotive
The cab panels for the F5 have been cut and delivered to Ovington.
Meet the F5 Trust! The Holden F5 Steam Locomotive Information Stand will be appearing at the Barking Model Railway Club show at the Kingsley Halls, Parsloes Avenue, Barking on 15th March 2008. Doors open at 10.00. Car parking available
The chimney for the F5 has been cast using a pattern prepared by South Lincs Patterns. Two chimneys were cast, the other for the North Norfolk Railway based J15
Summer/Autumn 2007
The bunker and cab rear is expected to be completed by October. South Lincs Patterns is preparing a joint quote for the chimney for F5 67218 and the North Norfolk railway J15.
The Holden Publicity stand will be at North Weald Community Day, North Weald village hall , September 9th 10.00am, and the Chelmsford Model Railway Club exhibition will on Saturday 20th October 2007 at King Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex.
Come along to find out the latest project news - we look forward to seeing you!
October 2006
The next items to be constructed will be the side tanks, bunker and cab.
Our attendance at the Chelmsford Model Engineering Exhibition was a great success with many visitors taking an interest in the stand.
If you would like us to attend your event please contact us at info@holednf5.co.uk.
September 2006
The new smokebox was delivered to Ovington in time for display at the open day on Bank Holiday Monday.
The smokebox and door were manufactured by R.K.Pridham Engineering Ltd; the door boss, dart, locking cross bar and hinge were all made by Trust member Jon Freeman and the handles were made by Graham Rowland.
There will be another opportunity to find out about the latest progress on Saturday 21st October when the information stand will be at the Chelmsford Model Engineering Exhibition, King Edward Grammar school, Chelmsford, Essex.
July 2006
The smokebox has now been manufactured.
June 2006
Nameplates and shed plates have been produced. The locomotive will take the number 67218
February 2006 - Engineering Update
The smokebox is under construction and should be delivered by Easter.