Visitors to the workshops of Alan Keef Ltd at the end of June who have been following the construction of the new Corris Falcon steam locomotive could have been forgiven for thinking they had stepped back in time by twelve months. No. 10 had been partially dismantled and resembled its condition in early summer 2022.
However this does not mean that a problem has arisen, rather that the construction of Corris Railway No. 10 is nearing its completion as this stripping down is to prepare the locomotive for fitting of boiler cladding and painting. The livery that it will carry will be similar to that sported by Corris Railway Tattoo No. 7 which has been working on the revived section of the Mid Wales narrow gauge line since 2005.
With the final assembly and painting due to take place there will also be final invoices to be paid and any contributions towards these will be welcome. Online payments can be made via www.corris.co.uk or cheques, payable to Corris Railway can be sent to Peter Guest, 38 Underwood Close, Callow Hill, Redditch, B97 5YS.
There is something magical about a steam Locomotive.
Diesels and Electric just don’t have that IMOA.
Looking good. I’m building a model railway layout based on Corris. Are you extending the line in the future?
Thank you for your comments Paul.
The Corris Railway is indeed extending the line southwards towards Machynlleth. Please see https://www.corris.co.uk/the-future/southern-extension/goedwig-south/ for further details.