J72 Cylinder Block pattern equipment
20 Jan

J72 Cylinder Block pattern equipment

Our in house pattern shop team had the task of producing the pattern equipment to make a J72 steam engine cylinder block. This is part of the J72 overhaul currently being carried out by the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group.               Our experienced pattern maker (Jon) began manufacturing the pattern […]

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Austin 12/4 cylinder block
20 Nov

Austin 12/4 cylinder block

With the Austin 12 being such a popular and iconic vehicle, and spare parts now becoming more sought after, South Lincs Foundry were contacted by VAR (Vintage Austin Register Ltd) to see if we could help manufacture new pattern equipment in order to make new cylinder blocks once again for the Austin 12. A quote was sent off, and an order duly expected.

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Austin 20 Cylinder Head
17 Jun

Austin 20 Cylinder Head

South Lincs Foundry recently received an interesting phone call from  Mr Martin J Booth. Martin owns a lovely little Austin 20, however when travelling in his Austin 20 to a rally he noticed a strange noise, followed by a cloud of steam billowing from the engine bay before coming to a sudden stop. Martin knew almost straight […]

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