Southampton Steam Works

Southampton Steam Works Repairing, rebuilding and restoring steam engines from 16mm to 5 inch gauge.

Another one leaves the works! The simplex returned to the owner today at polgate MES, the loco ran like a dream and made...
31/05/2026

Another one leaves the works! The simplex returned to the owner today at polgate MES, the loco ran like a dream and made more then enough steam.

An April update, see description.
27/04/2026

An April update, see description.

Doing a quick job for my father's tram project
27/03/2026

Doing a quick job for my father's tram project

Here's a workshop update, description in the pictures.
25/03/2026

Here's a workshop update, description in the pictures.

Well I can't believe its been 3 months since my last post, happy new year everyone! (Sorry I'm late). Stuff has been goi...
29/01/2026

Well I can't believe its been 3 months since my last post, happy new year everyone! (Sorry I'm late).

Stuff has been going on behind the scenes, which I shall release an update soon about what has been going on.

In the meantime I have updated the website a little so feel free to browse and get in touch with any requirements you may have.

OUR CURRENT RANGE OF IN-HOUSE MADE FITTINGS

A bit of a personal announcement this week!Last week after a 4 day push to get it ready, the B1 passed her hydraulic and...
03/10/2025

A bit of a personal announcement this week!

Last week after a 4 day push to get it ready, the B1 passed her hydraulic and steam tests last week! Some issues arose with the lubricator not working as it should and the suspension will need some adjustment. However she ran well and made all the steam she needed!

More posts coming soon!

Something different!This steam plant was given to me by another member of my local club, as a job for me to finish for h...
17/09/2025

Something different!

This steam plant was given to me by another member of my local club, as a job for me to finish for him. This project started around 2 years ago, but with personal and work life getting in the way it had to be sidelined and work was put in occasionally.

Jump forward to this month and completion is not far off. There will of course be some cleaning and tidying up to do, but not far off now!

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Both 1/4 turn water valves complete, just need to add filters to the water inlets.
16/09/2025

Both 1/4 turn water valves complete, just need to add filters to the water inlets.

One of a pair 1/4 turn water valve for a friend's 3.5 inch gauge buffalo. Just need to clean up the handle and add a fil...
12/09/2025

One of a pair 1/4 turn water valve for a friend's 3.5 inch gauge buffalo. Just need to clean up the handle and add a filter to the inlet. Although I did a very basic drawing, it was pretty much made up as I went along.

Nothing exciting, but a true game of patience. Making a rosebud grate for a 3 1/2 inch gauge buffalo, 180 holes to drill...
03/09/2025

Nothing exciting, but a true game of patience. Making a rosebud grate for a 3 1/2 inch gauge buffalo, 180 holes to drill and countersink! Not precise but it's only a grate!

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