BR Standard Class 6 72010 Hengist
No.72010 Hengist is a steam locomotive which is under construction as a "new-build" project. This engine like 60163 Tornado will be of a new member of the class rather than a replica of an original engine, but unlike the A1 there had been plans by BR to build 72010 Hengist. However, due to a shortage of steel in the 1950s the order was postponed and then later cancelled.
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Since no original Clans survived to preservation with the last engine 72006 Clan McKenzie being withdrawn in May 1966 and was rendered extinct in August of the same year when 72008 Clan MacLeod was scrapped. Since no original engines were saved The Clan Project plan to build one of the unbuilt engines which would have been allocated to the southern region had it been constructed. The engine is being built to modern mainline standards and being a go anywhere engine as well as being a low maintenance design will also be ideal for use on heritage railways as well as hauling railtours.
999 BR standards were built and 72010 will be the 1000th BR Standard engine to be built when completed.
The project is based at the premises of CTL Seal Ltd in Sheffield. All of the components for the first phase of frame assembly are on site and assembly has commenced. Components for the bogie frame are either in stock or are being manufactured and the aim is to start bogie frame assembly in early summer. Meanwhile the pattern for the outside cylinders is under construction.