72010 HENGIST HERITAGE
A Brief History.
The Standard class 6, otherwise known as the Clan Class, was a class of 4-6-2 Pacific tender steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways. Ten locomotives were constructed between 1951 and 1952, The Clan Class 6 Pacific was to be a smaller version of the Class 7 Britannias. They were designed to have an axle load of under 19 tons to give them a wider route availability. It incorporated a smaller boiler and various weight-saving measures to increase the route availability of a Pacific-type locomotive for its intended area of operations in the west of Scotland. They were capable of reaching speeds of 90mph, but unfortunately were cancelled 1954/55 due to a national steel shortage, then with modernisation, the introduction of Diesel locomotives.
What we stand for.
Our Mission
Preserving the history and heritage of a lost class of British steam locomotive, by re-creating it with 21st century design and engineering techniques, to enable this iconic steam locomotive to be greener, cleaner and more powerful, making it perfect for main line and heritage railways throughout the country.
Our Vision
To build a better Clan class locomotive, that retains the original aesthetic design, but is greener and more powerful than its predecessors.
Our Brand
Engineering the Future of Steam
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