Foden 1264 Sandbach, England, Restoration

26/01/2025

Henley-On-Mersey Regatta today - father and son/s restoration 85% complete and running, parked back in the blackberry patch waiting for a road trip to Don River Railway for the 150th anniversary celebration 🙌🏻

25/01/2025

Tomorrow - on her maiden outing since restoration - to Henley-On-Mersey Regatta Australia Day Fun 😀

09/12/2023

Wood rack added today. Went for a trundle to see Hari Greg’s latest project- an Orenstein and Koppel which arrived on site during the week

09/12/2023

Engine ran well today!

04/10/2023

50 psi held - engine ran without issue- more testing tomorrow! Thanks again to all those who have assisted!

02/10/2023

Time for a fire. Hydraulic pressure showing some packing and gasket leaks and some minor leaks in the foundation ring which will most likely take up with heat!

28/02/2023

23/02/2023

29/01/2023

Hoping Foden 1264 will be ready for Steamfest this year - the boiler inspector giving her a once over this weekend, almost there.

Steamfest 11-13th March 2023
This years Gate prices. Same as the last Event
Online ticket purchases Preferred
EFTPos sales
limited Cash sales
NO CASH OUT Cash Machine In Main St Sheffield

05/01/2023

A few shots of progress with Viv and I working since 29th December. Not much left to go back on now.

29/09/2022

Tender went on yesterday. Hopefully wheels today! A few leeks still to take up none affected by reassembly of back.