Lydia, a new locomotive for the Perrygrove Railway for which we prepared the specification and undertook the fundamental design calculations and concept design. More details…
New high performance low maintenance steam driven air pump featuring modern seal materials. More details…
Bure Valley Railway No. 9 'Mark Timothy' rebuilt with a new front end designed by Steam Loco Design's Ian Gaylor. More details…
Steam Loco Design is an engineering design practice specialising in steam locomotives and railway rolling-stock.
We have a wealth of experience in the use of the latest materials and components and the application of modern steam locomotive design practice including improvements in areas such as combustion systems, draughting, superheating, piston valve cylinders, valve gear and feedwater heating. Our work is backed by meticulous design calculations and we make extensive use of computer modelling and, where appropriate, techniques such as FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
The range of services we provide includes:
Requirements analysis and preparation of specifications
Locomotive design
Reducing costs and improving performance
Problem analysis and rectification
Safety and fitness for purpose assessments
Rolling-stock design
Design of replacement parts and ancillary equipment
Management of engineering programmes
Engine crew training programmes
Full details of all the services we offer can be found here.
Our customers are typically railway operators, locomotive or rolling-stock manufacturers, boiler makers, component suppliers and individual locomotive owners.
We employ a collaborative approach to projects, working with clients and their staff to provide the appropriate level of support, from one-off stress calculations to the design of complete locomotives — and everything in-between.
If you would like assistance with any aspect of steam locomotive design, whatever the gauge and wherever you're located, please contact us, we will be delighted to discuss your specific needs and to provide estimates and quotations as appropriate.