More progress as locomotive goes together
Published 21 February 2019 | 
as the following photographs illustrate, both the pistons and valves are now in the cylinders and the end caps fitted. Also the brake rigging is on.
‘The boiler is making progress too with the large tubes now on site and the ‘bottle ends’ are being fitted. Finally the superheater elements are being manufactured.
Latest Progress 2nd February 2019
Published 5 February 2019 | The first weekend in February also saw the first Volunteer working day of the year on Betton at Tyseley Locomotive Works. TLW staff have carried out work on the frames and re-wheeling, then it was our turn to put the springs back on. Also delighted to see that the Boiler has now been fully riveted, and just awaiting some final stays before it is to be tubed, very shortly, TLW staff have also been placed the pistons into the cylinders. Thankyou, as ever, to all our volunteers for their hardwork to Chris, Quentin, Barry, Paul 1, Paul2, Mick, Colin, Bill, RichS and Lynn for the well needed refreshments!
Boiler Trial Fitted
Published 4 December 2018 | The boiler has been trial fitted into the locomotive to determine clearances and any other work needed before the tubes are fitted and an hydraulic test carried out. The work on the firebox is complete and the front taper section has been bolted on. The smoke box will be connected too before further work takes place.
Boiler Front Taper section
Published 6 November 2018 | The front taper section with the front tube plate has been fitted to the rest of the boiler and firebox at Tyseley.
The next job will be to fit the tubes
Latest news from Tyseley
Published 23 October 2018 | work continues on the boiler with the new front tube plate now fitted to the new front boiler section. Work finishing the firebox stays has also been completed. Finally work on the vacuum pump is being untaken to refurbish it.
Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Pump Piston
Boiler work at Tyseley nearing completion
Published 15 May 2018 | a visit to Tyseley locomotive works a few days ago revealed the huge progress made with our boiler. The back head now complete, the new boiler ring ready to be fitted and the smoke box ring now fitted to the smoke box. All looks on course for completion as planned by the end of June.
In addition the steam fountain was nearing completion and the safety valve was being machined.
Boiler update at Tyseley
Published 9 March 2018 | work continues at Tyseley where the rivet holes for connecting the back plate to the foundation ring were being drilled. We also saw an unusual view of the firebox rear with both inner and outer back plates removed. The new front boiler ring has now arrived on site and is available for fitting when required.
Boiler for 6880 at Tyseley
Published 23 July 2017 | two views taken by Quentin this week of the boiler in Tyseley locomotive works ready for work to commence. Work is due to be finished by Spring 2018
6880 on display at Tyseley
Published 27 June 2017 | what a great weekend we had at Tyseley with 6880 around the turntable with 3 Castles and a Hall. Five Great Western locos in a line. Our sales stand did good business and the team worked the collection buckets. Many visitors complimented us on our achievement bringing the locomotive build this far. To add to the display we borrowed the tender from 2885 to look even more like a complete locomotive.
Photo compliments of Phil Waterfield
6880 off to Tyseley
Published 21 June 2017 | final preparations were made last weekend with the fitting of more boiler cladding, the fitting of the con rods and the reach rod. Then it was off to Tyseley for this’s coming weekend’s show.
See you there 24th-25th June Tyseley Open Day
Now arrived at Tyseley – Below
