Detail Design Work

The 5AT project is one of the most complex and technically demanding "steam traction" projects that has been proposed since the beginning of the preservation or "post-steam" era.  It is recognized that the task of undertaking the detailed design work for the locomotive will require high levels of engineering competence together with high levels of dedication, self-discipline and determination to ensure that the design work produces the results that will meet the performance levels that are expected from the locomotive.

The team that undertakes the detail design of the locomotive will have to combine 21st century engineering skills with experience in steam technology, particularly as it relates to steam traction.  It is now 50 years since engineers across most of the world ceased working on the design of new steam locomotives, hence much of the first hand knowledge and experience of the work will have been lost. Notwithstanding, it is likely that there are still engineers around the world with knowledge and experience of "first generation steam" (FGS) locomotive design who might be willing to share their knowledge with us.

We are particularily interested in hearing from people who worked on the design or manufacture of steam locomotives whether for a manufacturer or a component supplier and who do not want to see their knowledge and skills lost. So if you have been involved with the design of steam locomotives anywhere in the world, or if you know someone who has, please get in touch with us. We are hoping to create a “knowledgebase” of existing locomotive design skills whilst such practical experience still exists.

It would also be of great help if skilled mechanical engineers with or without steam experience who are interested in the possibility of working on this exciting project, register their interest with us.

So if you have relevant experience and/or skills, please don't hesitate to contact us and register your interest. Write to us at webmaster@5at.co.uk and if possible send us your CV per the attached proforma!