Testing An NG/G16!
For those that don't subscribe to social media, you might have missed the multitude of excellent photos and videos over recent weeks, showing the Garratt…
A New Whistle In The Hills!
Testing continues on the NG/G16, with work currently focused on testing and proving of boiler fittings and pipework; injectors, pressure gauge and water gauges, blower,…
Fire In The Hole!
That's right, your eyes don't deceive you! A project which has been over 20 years in the making, with many challenges, and with so many…
NG/G16 – A Quick Update
As the design and manufacture stage of the project is virtually complete, and the workshop staff complete the finishing touches, here's what we've been up…
Continental Puffing Billy?
No, sadly I’m not talking about a visiting engine from a quaint narrow gauge line in Europe! 8A recently came into the workshops for attention,…
861 – Back on Track
Following a noticeable drop-off in performance during last years final FETs (Footplate Experience Trains), 861 was transferred to the locomotive workshops at Belgrave to try…
99.9% Garratt
The day creeps ever closer when we can strike a match and light the pile of oily rags for the first time. That's not to…
Race to the Finish Line
It has been some time since we have had time to update you, and there has been a lot of action on our South African…