New Build Steam Q+A

We recently had a question and answers section with the NewBuildSteam website.

Here is a little snippet:

Things have been pretty quiet online recently – is the project still progressing?

Yes the project is progressing well, we are working on completing a CAD structure of the bogie assembly, ensuring it is updated to the latest known variations of all the parts.
When finished we will concentrate on building the bogie assembly. Once constructed it will act as an advertisement and be used for fundraising for the build. It will be a showcase sample, of skills needed for the bigger build, as the parts used will be cast, machined, drilled, forged, engineered and assembled. We have sent drawings for the frames out to tender.


You can find the rest of the interview here: Q+A Interview .

Commissioned artwork by Stuart Black

The Claud Group are please to unveil the commissioned artwork by Stuart Black. The artwork is of 8783 in the LNER Royal Apple Green guise. Which our engine will be shopped out as. We are very pleased with the outcome and I am sure you will agree.

The print will be available from the stands. In two sizes, large and small. We have a Limited number of signed large prints by the artist as well. 

You can find more by the artist here: http://www.stuartblack.com/

(Your version won't have the watermark on top)

Buffer Beam Construction

Today marks the day that the first part of the Claud was constructed. This is a huge day for us and the project. We would like to thank everyone for helping and supporting us so far in the build. The plate still needs to be machined and drilled, once the rest of the frames have been funded. I will also add that we have a stand at the NNR September gala on the Saturday and Sunday.

Once again Thank you all,

Claud Board.

3D printed Lamp Bracket

Hello All,

Today the group received a 3D printed Lamp bracket from our CAD man.
The bracket is a 1 to 1 scale to original bracket.I hope you agree that it looks very good. Can't wait to see the real thing.

Epping and Ongar Gala 2016

I would like to start with a massive thanks, again, to the EOR for having us back for their steam gala weekend. The Claud team thoroughly enjoyed the event, it was great meeting up with all the other new-builds and talking to the public. We have come away with many ideas on how we can progress the project and gain support. So watch this space!

Thanks again!

Claud Board

CAD update - Bogie

We have some updates on the recent CAD work. We are really excited to see this area progress.

Further CAD work 22-03-2016

Hello All,

Thank you for your continued support and donations. If you would like to donate please read the Donations page for more details. We have more CAD work in progress for you to see.

Connecting rod with pin.

 Con rod with components

Assembly of the wheels and connecting rod. Still yet to detail the rear axle.









Thanks

Claud Board