Sales Stand at Llangollen 150
Published 31 May 2015 | 
This weekend was the celebration of the original opening of the railway through Llangollen 150 years ago. So Llangollen 150 was an opportunity for the railway to hold a suitable gala. We had a sales stand at the event and our display featured, for the first time, a new tiered shelving unit topped with a wooden replica ‘Betton Grange’ nameplate made specially by member Dave Phillips.
Cylinder end covers
Published 27 April 2015 | At this weekend’s working days two photographs illustrate the progress made.
First the top coat paint on the fire iron tunnel and integrated splashers and secondly the trial fitting of the valve and piston end covers.
Other work included a further inspection of Willington Halls boiler to evaluate the work needed.
New Fire Iron Tunnel
Published 14 April 2015 | A new fire iron tunnel has been fabricated for 6880 incorporating the two rear left hand splashers. The tunnel houses the long irons used in maintaining the fire and during disposal.
Other work at last weekend’s session was the fitting of the end studs to the cylinder castings
MP visits 6880
Published 19 March 2015 | Stephen Crabb MP and Secretary of State for Wales visited the Llangollen Railway workshops on Monday and is seen inspecting 6880 Betton Grange and reading about our project. Guided by Dave Owen.
The Boiler Appeal is launched
Published 10 March 2015 | During Steel, Steam & Stars IV the Society has launched the £225,000 Boiler Appeal. There are many levels of contribution with different rewards and recognition on offer. For details please click the following link to view or download the appeal leaflet. boiler appeal.
The boiler chosen to be refurbished is the one acquired by the Society from Willington Hall and it is hoped to have this ready within 2 years to get 6880 onto the rails.
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6880 Gets its Cylinders
Published 16 February 2015 | 
Betton Grange received its cylinders this week, after the successful casting and machining over the past 2 months.
Around 40 members attended Llangollen on Sunday 15th February to inspect the progress made, followed by a run along the railway to Corwen and back with Prairie tank 5199.
Preparations are at an advanced stage for SSS4 now only 3 weeks away.
Machining 6880’s cylinders
Published 22 January 2015 | 
Reverser Stand nears completion
Published 16 January 2015 | The Reverser Stand sits partly in the cab and partly on the right side running plate. It houses the screw reverser.
Final fabrication is nearly complete.
First pictures of cylinders being machined
Published 9 January 2015 | Below are the first photos of our cylinders being machined. They are still on course to be seen at our Members Day on 15th February in Llangollen
Coupling Rods fitted
Published 13 December 2014 | a further advance in the construction took place this week with the fitting of the locomotive’s coupling rods. It does make the chassis look more complete.
