Welcome to the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust
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Chassis and Castings at Open Day 2022. Photo by John Pearson |
Smokebox fittings, chimney and painted bufferbeam / chassis Open Day 2025. Photo by John Pearson |
The Face of Spirit of Sandringham is taking shape - see the latest Tom Ingall video and his interview of Daniela Filova as she makes our Smokebox Door fittings.
Previously Tom, in 2023, made a video of the machining of our six driving Wheels
Construction Progress showing the latest CAD designs for the Bogie and the Smokebox.
The Cab Appeal link - THE CAB
Sheffield Students (RCAS) in the IMechE Railway Challenge - Report
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Volunteer Coordinator - Jeff Jackson. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07749 317373.
Almost 65 years without a B17- the last ones were scrapped in 1960. Help us ensure that we can recreate this wonder within the next 10 years.
Currently LNER class B12 and B1 locomotives are operational in preservation, but none of the B17s survived the cutter's torch. The B17 is the missing link between the two and is the only 4-6-0 locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley.
Help fulfill the project aim to construct a new B17, to recreate again those exhilarating sights and sounds of a ‘Sandringham’ hard at work on the mainline at the head of its train and re-introduce something of our past heritage, for greater public benefit in years to come.
Some photos are courtesy of the Eastern Daily Press Archives.
