WHEELS NOW RE-TYRED
Published 17 May 2012 | 
The 3 wheelsets for 6880 have now been re-tyred at the South Devon Railway’s Buckfastleigh workshops. On 10th May 2012 the wheelsets sit waiting for movement to Llangollen after the tyres were fitted and profiled. Tthe cranks have also been quartered. The balance weights will need to be adjusted after the wheels return to Llangollen to bring them into line for use under a ‘Grange’ Class locomotive.
It is expected that the VAB will inspect the work before transport to Llangollen shortly.
TRAIN TIMES FOR SSS3
Published 12 April 2012 | The following departure times from Llangollen apply as shown below.
The full Gala Brochure includes the timetable and shows rostered locomotives. Available at £5 on the day at SSS3
Saturday 21st April, Friday 27th April and Saturday 28th April
Depart:- 09.00, 09.35, 10.15, 10.50, 11.30, 12.05, 12.45, 13.20, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 15.50, 16.40, 17.20, 18.05, 19.25, 20.20 and 21.50
Sunday 22nd April and Sunday 29th April
Depart:- 09.00, 09.35, 10.15, 10.50, 11.30, 12.05, 12.45, 13.20, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 15.50 and 16.50(does not run on 29th) Cavalcade runs at 17.20 on 29th only
Monday 23rd April, Tuesday 24th April, Wednesday 25th April and Thursday 26th April
Depart:- 10.00,(only runs Monday 23rd) 11.00, 12.10, 13.20, 14.30, 15.45, 16.55, 19.15, 21.45
Advance Ticket Sales going well
Published 6 April 2012 | The advance ticket sales for SSS3 are progressing well and are substantially higher than figures for SSS2.
The souvenir brochure and timetable will be distributed to those who have ordered it later next week.
Engineering Progress
Published 5 March 2012 | Progress on building 6880 is continuing as the following photographs show.
These bolts are for fixing the Extension Frames to the Main Frames
This is one of the Brake Shaft Castings
This is a view of the front end showing the cast brackets to support the front buffer beam
The footplating has been secured to the frames and painted
SSS3 Newsletter
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Members gather at AGM
Published 8 February 2012 | 
More than 40 members attended the AGM held at the Hand Hotel Llangollen on Saturday 28th January.
Members endorsed the progress made with plans for SSS3 and the general work done in the construction of No. 6880.
Afterwards a photograph was taken by David Wilcocks showing members in front of the locomotive for a local prestige glossy magazine publicising our project to a wider audience.
New SSS3 T Shirt
Published 24 January 2012 | Our new SSS3 designer T shirt is now available for purchase.
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Tracklaying towards Bonwm
Published 24 January 2012 | The Llangollen Railway volunteers are making good progress extending the line westwards towards Corwen. The expectation is to have trains running as far as Bonwm Halt in time for Steel, Steam & Stars III.
We expect to run the Autotrain down the extension starting from Glyndyfrdwy
Brakeshaft Patterns made
Published 20 January 2012 | These are the brakeshaft bracket and bearing cap patterns. Casting will take place early next month and after machining will be fitted early March.
Photos courtesy of Dave Owen
Autumn 2011 Newsletter Available Here
Published 10 January 2012 |