Chris Hoskin
Not just an echo
It was good to see the Country project had a nice write up of the Supporters Day in April in the recently released Great Western Echo,...
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Chris Hoskin
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Creating a vacuum
Latest in the mailbox is this picture of the ejector and its pipework being set up. What's an ejector I hear you ask. Well, it is the...
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Chris Hoskin
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Looking good
Some new pictures from Didcot show that further progress has been made on the cladding, making it look even more complete. Also in the...
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Chris Hoskin
- Apr 23
- 2 min
A day to remember
Firstly a big thank you, from the team, to everyone for coming along to the County day yesterday. The day was a great success and...
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Chris Hoskin
- Apr 18
- 1 min
This Saturday...
We would love it if you could all join us on Saturday 22nd April to see our new 1014 County of Glamorgan as it will be outside on display...
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Chris Hoskin
- Mar 13
- 1 min
More parts
New in the inbox is this photo of the valve rods which have been machined at the Great Central Railway for us. Don't forget to come and...
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Chris Hoskin
- Mar 10
- 2 min
County 1014 Day at Didcot 22nd April
Invitation to a County 1014 Day at Didcot on Saturday 22nd April 2023 Following the arrival of the rebuilt No. 15 OA boiler from...
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Chris Hoskin
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
And a Very Happy New Year
Here at the County project, following a dusting off following the Christmas break, we are all excited for what the new year will bring....
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Chris Hoskin
- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
A good chuff
The latest component is on a pallet and awaiting delivery to Didcot. Premier Patterns & Castings Ltd have done a great job on our...
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Chris Hoskin
- Oct 4, 2022
- 1 min
Looking good
Another picture has surfaced from Didcot showing our loco looking awesome. Please donate and help us finish the project.
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Chris Hoskin
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
Getting the pieces together
Latest from Didcot are these pictures of the boiler having been united with smokebox complete with its double chimney. Seeing the boiler...
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Chris Hoskin
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Ever closer
We are pleased to announce that funding for the project to create a new Hawksworth County has reached the £1,100,000 mark. We are so...
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Chris Hoskin
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
On its Way!
Big news from the Hawksworth County world, our boiler is on its way from HBSS in Liverpool to Didcot. It's a long time since we've seen a...
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Chris Hoskin
- Jun 24, 2022
- 1 min
Scraping
Latest view from the project shows a crosshead having its sliding faces planed. It is always good to see proper machine tools being used...
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Chris Hoskin
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Creeping closer
These latest photos from HBSS show what is a nearly complete boiler. It is hoped that the boiler will make its way to Didcot in the next...
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Chris Hoskin
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Spring summary
Since last autumn, work has been progressing on ‘County of Glamorgan’ on several fronts; in particular the boiler and the tender tank....
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Chris Hoskin
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Easter, happy boiler progress!
It is a Happy Easter when we get photos from HSBB showing progress on our boiler. The pictures below show an internal plate being fitted,...
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Chris Hoskin
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Scale catcher
Latest images coming from HBSS of the boiler progress show the completed delivery tray for the feed water. This is located with the left...
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Chris Hoskin
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
Tender loving care
Well it is Valentine's Day... Here are the latest pictures from Didcot of the tender next to the loco, the tender water level indicator...
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Chris Hoskin
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
New views
A mini update this time with a couple of pictures taken of the new tender looking across the locomotive with the distinctive straight...
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