BR Standard Class 6 72010 Hengist

No.72010 Hengist is a steam locomotive which is under construction as a "new-build" project.[1] This engine like 60163 Tornado will be of a new member of the class rather than a replica of an original engine, but unlike the A1 there had been plans by BR to build 72010 Hengist. However, due to a shortage of steel in the 1950s the order was postponed and later cancelled.

BR 72010 Hengist
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderThe Clan Project
Build dateUnder Construction
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Leading dia.3 ft 4 in (1,016 mm)
Driver dia.6 ft 2 in (1,880 mm)
Trailing dia.3 ft 3 1⁄2 in (1,003 mm)
Career
OperatorsBritish Railways
ClassStandard Class 6
Number in class11
Numbers72010
Official nameHengist
DispositionUnder Construction

Since no original Clans survived to preservation, the 72006 Clan McKenzie engine was withdrawn in May 1966 and was rendered extinct in August of the same year when 72008 Clan MacLeod was scrapped. Since no original engines were saved The Clan Project plan to build one of the engines which would have been allocated to the southern region had it been constructed. The engine is being built to modern mainline standards as a go anywhere engine with a low maintenance design, making it ideal for use on heritage railways as well as hauling rail tours.

999 BR standards were built and 72010 will be the 1000th BR Standard engine to be built when completed.

The project is based at the premises of CTL Seal Ltd in Sheffield. All of the components for the first phase of frame assembly are on site and assembly has commenced. Components for the bogie frame are either in stock or are being manufactured, and the aim is to start bogie frame assembly in early summer. Meanwhile, the pattern for the outside cylinders is under construction.

References
  1. Devereux (2019).
  2. British Railways Standard Class 6 2 Cyl 4-6-2 Mixed Traffic Locomotive - December 1951
  • Devereux, Nigel (12 September 2019). "Lazarus Locomotives: A Clan for all seasons". The Railway Magazine.

Further reading
  • "?". Main Line. No. 152. 2012.
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