Tyseley Steam Locomotive Works and The Holden F5 Steam Locomotive Trust has reached an agreement that facilitates enabling works to commence ahead of the assembly of GER 789’s frames. The construction of GER 789’s frames is expected to get underway within the next few weeks and take 4 months to complete.
The front buffer beam stiffener, gussets and other brackets required for the erection of the frames have been manufactured.
Regular engineering updates will be posted during the course of the build.
Meanwhile all eight wheel castings have been delivered to Tyseley ahead of machining.
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