Hengist Works Locomotive Open Day 12th April - OPEN TO EVERYONE

12th February 2025

Come and see the continuing build progress of the handsome ‘Clan’ Class 6 Hengist 72010 and B17 61673 ‘Spirit of Sandringham’ - what could the the last ever Pacific Steam Locomotive built in the UK - Made in Sheffield.

Come and see the continuing build progress of the handsome ‘Clan’ Class 6 Hengist 72010 and B17 61673 ‘Spirit of Sandringham’ - what could the the last ever Pacific Steam Locomotive built in the UK - Made in Sheffield. Both new build teams, founder members of the Main Line Steam Builders Group, will have representatives on site to answer any questions on their project.

Tours of the works will be available in the afternoon, subject to guides being available. A number of associated organisations will be attending. Members of both projects get free admission to the works on production of a membership card. School parties and University students will have free admission. Admission fee for non-members is just £3.00. Refreshments will be available. CTL Seal Ltd and both new build projects are proud holders of the "Made in Sheffield" Award.

Two high profile build projects for Sheffield and Yorkshire business to be proud of.

Open Day address:

Hengist, c/o CTL Seal,

Butterthwaite Lane,

Ecclesfield,

Sheffield

S35 9WY (from North)
S35 9WA (from South)

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