Steam Locomotive Oil Firing Conversion Update | North Yorkshire Moors Railway скачать в хорошем качестве

Steam Locomotive Oil Firing Conversion Update | North Yorkshire Moors Railway

In 2025, FMW continued its transatlantic collaboration with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) on the coal-to-oil conversion of USATC 2253 “Omaha.” When completed, the project will mark the first full-size steam locomotive oil conversion in the United Kingdom since the end of mainline steam — a significant step toward future-proofing one of the country’s busiest heritage railways. Throughout the year, FMW worked closely with the NYMR engineering team at Grosmont on preliminary engineering, design coordination, and component planning. The conversion is being executed as a shared effort, with key firing components manufactured both in FMW’s U.S. workshop and by NYMR shop forces in the U.K. Installation and testing are slated for 2026, with trial runs planned once the locomotive’s overhaul reaches the appropriate stage. The partnership reflects a growing need within the U.K. heritage sector to adapt to changing fuel availability and operating conditions, particularly as steam operations face increased summertime fire risk. As this collaboration continues, FMW remains engaged with NYMR and other U.K. heritage railways in exploring oil-firing solutions that balance preservation, performance, and long-term sustainability. 📺 Check out our in-depth video conversation with NYMR here:    • Can oil-fired steam future-proof rail pres...   🛠️ For more information: https://www.fmwsolutions.com/newsroom... 📹 Thanks to Adam Lewis at NYMR for the footage at    / @nymr