The project to build the next steam engine for the revival of the Corris Railway has taken another important step forward with the acceptance of the tender from Israel Newton & Sons of Bradford for the construction of the boiler and agreement by Graham Morris to make the necessary contacts regarding insurance. In another important step forward David Potter has agreed to start the work for patterns for the cylinder castings which will be made concurrently with the boiler, and as a first step in a plan to produce a rolling chassis alongside the boiler construction work.

The locomotive which will take the number 10 in the Corris’ fleet is a recreation of one the “Falcon” 0-4-2 Saddle tank engines which brought steam train services to the Dulas Valley in Mid Wales in 1878.

The Project Leader Peter Guest commented “The first part of building a new steam locomotive always seems the slowest with the need for the preparation of the many engineering drawings required but we are now reaching the metal cutting, shaping and construction stages and we plan to press forward as quickly as fund-raising will allow. In return those who are supporting us should be able to see tangible results of their financial input taking physical shape. As with all groups building new locomotives all support is most welcome and those who would like to learn more can do so by contacting me via peterg@corris.co.uk or by writing to 38 Underwood Close, Callow Hill, Redditch, B97 5YS.”
 

FOR COMMENT ON THIS RELEASE CONTACT: John Simms on 01823 323106 or via publicity@corris.co.uk.
Corris is five miles north of Machynlleth and eleven miles south of Dolgellau in Mid-Wales.
Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH.