6880 is a 4-6-0
Published 3 January 2014 | 
Taken by Chris Moore, this picture shows 6880 as never seen before with the re-furbished bogie underneath the frames for the first time. We added the splashers, nameplate and cabside numberplate too to present a nice photo that has been published in Steam Railway this month
Motion Hanging Brackets fitted
Published 14 November 2013 | This weekend saw the loco frames jacked up, holes drilled, reamed and
countersunk to take the new bolts for the brackets. The brackets were fitted and
then the frames lowered again. Volunteers included Chris and Lynn, Mick Prior,
Bill Hall, John Sandiford and Quentin
MEMBERS DAY
Published 8 October 2013 | The recent Members Day on 28th September saw around 40 members attend. After being briefed about the project’s progress by Chairman Quentin McGuinness, a buffet lunch was enjoyed whilst travelling to Carrog and back in reserved accommodation on the 1 pm train; hauled by 7822 Foxcote Manor. Upon the return a visit was made to view the locomotive in the Llangollen Workshops
RECENT SALES EVENTS
Published 8 October 2013 | The Society had three sales stands out last weekend at 2 different galas.
The West Somerset Gala saw a sales stand at Williton where the bogie work is being carried out and at Minehead Station
Meanwhile at Loughborough, we also had a sales stand on the platform during the GCR Gala
Working Weekend 31st August-1st September
Published 5 September 2013 | Our working party had two tasks for the latest working weekend.
One was fabricating Angle Brackets for 6880 and the other was removing the vacuum cylinder from ‘Cogan Hall’ for use on the Grange.
Inside of Vacuum Cylinder
Grinding Angle Iron
Removing Cogan’s Vacuum Cylinder
Vacuum Cylinder Piston
Help Celebrate 10 years of the 6880 Society
Published 30 May 2013 |
3rd June 2013 marks 10 years since 6880 became a legal company in the form of 6880 Betton Grange Society. To mark this event, for the 5 days leading upto this landmark we are asking for her supporters to help buy 6880 a Birthday present.
We are currently in the process of ordering 12 rocking washers and pads for the Spring Hanger Brackets, which will cost the society around £400. The attached picture shows these parts set up on Llangollen stablemate 7822 Foxcote Manor. We are therefore looking for at least 40 supporters to make a £10 donation to mark our 10th anniversary.
If you would like to support this Birthday appeal, please text “MAKE16 £10” to 70070. Smaller amounts of £2 and/or £5 can also be accepted this way if you wish to contribute a lesser amount. If you wish to contribute more than £10 you will need to send multiple texts equating to your preferred amount. Please make sure you have permission from the bill payer before sending any texts.
We hope you join us in celebrating 6880’s Birthday, and will support us with our latest appeal. For further information about 6880 please see our website or visit our Facebook Page.
Betton Grange at Gloucester Warwickshire Gala
Published 24 May 2013 | This weekend sees us at the busy Gloucester Warwickshire gala at Toddington
here is our stand today
AGM held 18th May
Published 22 May 2013 | On the 18th May around 30 members attended the delayed AGM at the Hand Hotel Llangollen.
After business was concluded, a tour of the locomotive was carried out along with Engineering Director Pete Thomas.
A members day is to be held this year. The preliminary date is 28th September
Newsletter No. 18 Summer 2012
Published 21 August 2012 | The Summer 2012 Newsletter is now available for viewing. Please visit our Downloads page
1960’s Weekend
Published 30 July 2012 | Betton Grange volunteers turned out in force to run a Sales Stand at the Llangollen Railway’s 1960s Gala Weekend. A big effort was made to sell Raffle Tickets and £300s worth were sold over the 2 days. SSS3 DVDs and the Llangollen Railway 2011 DVD filmed by David Huntbatch were selling well, helped by having two televisions running at each end of the Stand. Present were Mark Jones, Mick Prior, Jeff Jones, John Sandiford, Liz Curtis, Jon Kerr, Haydn Roberts, Dave and Amanda Gill, Geoff Griffiths and Quentin McGuinness.
