Heritage Railway

G5 brake appeal is two-thirds of the way to target

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AN appeal to buy the brake gear for new-build NER G5 0-4-4T No. 1759 is two-thirds of the way to its target.

The Class G5 Locomotive Company has taken delivery of many of the components, including the main brake shaft, brake shaft hangers, brake rods and turnbuckle­s, but another £6000 is needed to complete the appeal. For more details, visit www.g5locomoti­veltd.co.uk

The locomotive's crossheads have been delivered to its constructi­on base at Shildon, although they still require their white metal bearings, placement of the cotter pin and welding of the oil boxes to complete them.

The group has also placed the order for the Worsdell locomotive's rear sandboxes, and expects these to be delivered before Christmas.

 ?? ?? New-build NER G5 0-4-4T No. 1759 pictured at its Shildon base in October. CLASS G5 LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY
New-build NER G5 0-4-4T No. 1759 pictured at its Shildon base in October. CLASS G5 LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY

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