THE overhaul of Mike Hart’s Hunslet 0-6-0ST Hastings (469/1888) is close to being completed at Statfold Engineering Ltd.In early December the outstanding work required on the former Sproxton ironstone quarry included completion of the brake gear,connecting and coupling rod refurbishment to complete and install, and various small detailed jobs.The aim, Covid-19 delays permitting,is to have Hastings in steam for April 2021 –56 years since it was last in steam. Mr Harttold TheRMhe plans to base the loco at the Elsecar Heritage Railway when finished. The near complete loco is seen at Statfold on November 13.
MIKE HART