Steam Loco Design provides a complete range of services covering engineering design for steam locomotives and railway rolling-stock. Whether you need a new steam locomotive designed or just want to know that an off-the-shelf component is fit for purpose we have the expertise and experience that you need. Please contact us, we will be delighted to discuss your requirements and to provide estimates and quotations as appropriate.
New locomotive design. A detail from the drawing for the boiler of 'Abigail', a high performance 15" gauge 2-8-0T locomotive design created to meet the demanding operating requirements of the Bure Valley Railway at lowest total cost of ownership. This modern superheated design will be capable of developing 104.4 KW (140 hp) at the drawbar at the maximum line speed of 20 mph over the undulating nine miles between Aylsham and Wroxham in North Norfolk. More details…