Steam Locomotive - 71515

17/12/2011

We have hit over 20,000 website hits! Since July 2010

71515 is running for the Santa Speical's at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. 71515 is doing a brilliant job as always.
If you have any questions about us - Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk

18/10/2011

We are very sorry for the long time no update! We are have been busy, working on a brand new website for 71515, This website is coming soon!

04/05/2011

Get our Limted Edition MUG for £6.00 with FREE P&P. Email us today - Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk - our new website will be online within the next few weeks. You may also like to know that to date we have had - 13,914 Views on our website since Jun 2010

30/03/11
Just a few days until the railway is open for public service again but sadly 71515 isn't running for another few weeks.

Email us you're orders at Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk Until April 10th. to get yourself a FREE £5 Gift Vouncher for our website. Orders must be over £10.

27/02/11
It's sunny here in south-wales! Not long until our steam engine is back out on them rails!
Well not only that but were working on a BRAND NEW Website! for 71515 which is due to lunch in the summer. Keep up to date with us here at mechnavviesltd.co.uk

19/02/11
Take a look at our store page, where you will find some new speical offers.

BUY ANY MUG AND GET A FREE T-SHIRT, BAG, OR CAP.
Email us your order @ Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk - to comfirm your order.

01/02/11
No big changes with our locomotive this year so far! But i can tell you to date we have over 10,750 Views on our website! Isn't that just brilliant! Thanks for all the support and we look forward to seeing you this year! for a bigger and better one.

Photo of the Month coming shortly.

22/12/10
That's the season over for the railway and 71515. until next year! thank you to everyone that has supported her! and a merry christmas to all. PS. Don't forget to take a look at some of Aleds wonderful photographys of 71515 in the snow! See below.

16/12/10
Not much to report on. But this sunday is the last day of the year that 71515 will run in steam for 2010! Shes done us very proud this year. and hopefully for many years to come!

07/12/10
Business is starting to pick up! And were selling out of most things! Get onto the store and grab yourself a gift. Remember with EVERY ORDER get yourself a FREE 71515 Pen.

02/12/10
Sorry for not updaing you on how the old girl is doing! even so. Shes fine. Currently asleep until Friday Night! Ready for the Santa Speicals on the weekend! Make sure you make it to Blaenavon to see 71515 in the snow! pulling 3 coaches! Also not to forget it's very close to christmas. So make sure you check out the Store and get your gifts in soon before we run out. £1 OFF all mugs this week so make sure you get them in now. and a FREE Pen with every order. Ohh yes! Merry Christmas! :)

14/11/10
STORE IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS! BUY TODAY AND GET A FREE CLASS 31 PEN!

14/11/10
Stock Checks done on the database! Just adding the prices, members prices, and add to cart buttons! and then we shall be open for business!

13/11/10
The online store will be officially open from tomorrow! Spent out the same day if ordered before 1pm that day! See store for offers. FREE Postcard Pack for any order! FREE Pen on orders over £10.00 and FREE T-Shirt on orders over £25.00 See Store Page for more! Or just email us! OPEN SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2010

02/11/10
Many more updates coming soon! Store should be open tonight! Email us if you want more information or just check Below (The open/Closed Sign)

01/11/10
The first day to november and what a sunny one of that! Done the Photograph of the Month, going to Peter Doggnett! Done a few more dates and now getting the store ready! Yay a few days off work. il keep you updated!

29/10/10
71515 will be running tomorrow from 2pm till 8pm and sunday! With 4 coaches! for the P&BR Ghost train. come along and see us.

18/10/10
Not much to update you all on this coming few weeks besides a few updates on the site starting to pop up. And the locomotive running at the end of Ocober for the Ghost Train at the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway. Speak soon!

04/10/10
Weekend Planned Updates, Having to Run 4 websites.... And a 5 days a week job. Were back to the website after a small break of a few days Im back tp update you on the " Young Girl " Just thought we would start to say shes keeping well. Tucked up in the shed untill the end of October 2010 really for the Ghost Train! Mahaha! After that its full steam ahead for Santa! The website will have its store open by the weekend as we have had a new shipment of gifts! We shall keep you updated.

28/09/10
Our Net has been down since friday and unti monday! All is well and it's back up and running, We shall start to update the WHOLE of the website today and tomorrow and the store is planned to open tonight, As we start before, If your buying a pack of postcards or magnets you will get BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! Or if you buy anything on the website you will receive a FREE POSTCARDS AND A FREE MAGNET! WHILE STOCKS LAST. WE SHALL INFORM ALL MEMBERS OF THE OPENING OF THE STORE.

21/09/10
WOW! what a brilliant weekend. 71515 did great on the evening trains with Truro. Also not to forget that pete waterman stepped onto the footplate of our locomotive and had it's first freight train on the PBR! We stock a fair bit of stock on the website. The webmaster hasnt been very well. So the stock will be over look and we shall start selling Saturday Morning, to Say Sorry! Anyone who buys from us on Saturday gets a free Magnet and postcards! With any order.

16/09/10
We shall be reporting Life from the P&BR This weekend. Updating the weekend every now and again! You will find us in the BIG White garebo at the railway. We shall be selling our 71515 gifts too! Want to know anything about the locomotive, you know where we are! (Our stall will be open from 10am till 4pm)

14/09/10
GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW FOR THE PRODUCTS ON OUR STORE! T-SHIRTS, PENS, MUGS, ECT. WERE ATTENDING A BIG EVENT THIS YEAR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRE-ORDER A PRODUCT PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP. INFO@MECHNAVVIESLTD.CO.UK - SO WE CAN ORDER MORE. IF OUT OF STOCK. YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT UP TO 14 DAYS.

13/09/10
71515 failed yesterday (12/09/10) with a broken Fireman’s side crank axle spring. A replacement was borrowed from ‘Rennes’ while we send the spring off for repair. Thanks to Phil Williams for the loan of the spring. 19 deputised for 71515 on the service while the steam dept set about changing the spring, which they completed in record time, we are pleased to confirm that she will be ready for the big gala next week. Reported by Alex.Hinshelwood.

13/09/10
Has work in the morning, But cant stay off the website! (This sounds like a facebook status! Anyhow. I have done alot of work on the store page today. I plan to do the other bits and bobs tomorrow after work and then get the store open tomorrow even!

STOCK IS LIMITED AS PEOPLE ARE EMAILING ME TO KEEP ITEMS BEHIDE FOR THEM FOR THE GWR GALA ON THE 18TH + 19TH SO IF YOU WANT SOMEONE EMAIL US OR BUY IT ONCE THE STORE OPEN. CHECK BACK TOMORROW! WE MIGHT EVEN BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS SOONER THAN YOU THOUGHT! NIGHT NIGHT VIEWERS AND 71515!
12/09/10
71515 broke a spring today and failed the fitness to run exam this morning. Greatly the team at the PBR worked all day to fix this problem and she will now work next weekend for the Steam Gala. A big thanks to Phil for letting us borrow a spring from his Austerity!

12/09/10
LATEST NEWS! 71515 IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE TODAY! We will keep you updated on more. STORE NOW HAS ITEMS BEING ADDED.

12/09/10
Aswell as 71515, were also looking forward to the GWR Gala on the 17,18. and 19th of September. The Store is coming along! so keep checking back to see the latest updates.

10/09/10
We thought we would be nice and add a few things onto the webmasters ebay until we get ours open!. This link wil take you to the first ever mouse-mat to be sold of 71515. Follow the link.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Steam-Engine-Mouse-Mat-/270633854406?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3f0308e5c6#ht_500wt_1154

09/09/10
THE CALENDAR APPEAL, If you have any photographs of 71515 at any time of her life. Please email them to Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk - If your photograph is choosen you might be within a chance of winning a prize and a calendar!

08/09/10
Stock is coming in for 71515! the website is having a few updates over this weekend. New Designs for T-Shirts are in. Not many in stock! So if you want it BUY IT asap. We will let you know 24 hours before we open the website and add the stock before selling.

WE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW TO DATE WE HAVE 4543 VIEWS ON OUR WEBSITE AND 17 MEMBERS!

05/09/10
Were hoping our stock is here in a few days! so we can start to do the pages on the website. We will be open in less than 15 days! Mark our word.

31/08/10
Not long now untill we open our online store! All Products will be added in the next week and a half. We have ordered a Massive amount of mugs, mouse-mats, t-shirts, bags, sweets, pens, postcards, stickers... and other bits and bobs. Less than 17 days untill we open the store. (We have to wait for stock, the webmaster, the mailing staff, and to do all the product codes! (P.S LOOK OUT FOR OPENING DEALS for the first 24 hours of opening only)

28/08/10
Time for Bed! i shall update tomorrow! Sorry, And goodnight.

28/08/10
It's a nice sunny day in blaenavon this morning. 71515 is in steam and really are the weekend ahead!

23/08/10
Stock is starting to go and were having to order more ready for the website shop opening at the end of the month. Were also starting to design the shop pages this week. so keep an eye out!

13/08/10
The work plates are now on the locomotive!

11/08/10
Were attending the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway 175th Gala! Come and say hi to us! Were selling our products there too, so come and support us by buying one of our gifts. Also the Limited Edition Mugs will go on sale on the 18th September 2010 on wards. Limited to only 21 mugs! For only £9.99. you will also be entered into the draw to win a cab ride on the locomotive, From Blaenavon High Level, To Furnace Siding then to the Whiste Inn. You will also recive a family ticket! This is a bargin. If you want one email us now so we can pre-order you one! Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk

10/08/10
Were now listing all the product codes. and information! We hope to be selling in a week or so! Were also working on the Limited Edition 2010 Mug. There is only going to be 21 of these mugs and will be priced at £9.99! With a shipping fee of £2.50. Anyone who buys one of these mugs will be entered into the Limited Edtion 2010 Mug Draw! Out of the 21 people one of these will win a cab ride on 71515 at the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway (Must be over 16 years of age) And a family rover ticket for that day. (up too 2 adults and 3 children. Terms and Condtions apply. Only one person is to travel on the footplate, the winner, Your family will ride behide the train with the family ticket)

10/08/10
We shall be attending the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway at there 175th Gala! Staring our locomotive! Were also doing a raffle at the railway and online! Be in with a chance to win a cab ride on 71515 and some goodies! coming soon.

06/08/10
Just adding to the shop page. we plan to be up and running within 2 weeks! so if you fancy something dont forget to pre-order! Were also at the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway selling gifts! so come along and see if there is anything you fancy.

25/07/10
This week the website is having a small make over, NOT too much! just some move arounds. If the website freezes, or buttons, pages are not working, Just refresh the website. If nothing happends please contact us via Info@mechnavviesltd.co.uk And we will get back to you as fast as we can.

Newsletter/Membership/Photography/Foxfield Photography/Shop - Are all having updates thoughout the next 24 hours.

22/07/10
Just drawing up some design's now for the front page! Might have them on in the week. Also if we did have a calendar for 2011 or 2012 for 71515, would you buy one? for about £5.00? Let us know.

21/07/10
Tomorrow/23rd the Main Page. Should hopefully change (If i get time) The When is 71515 Running Next will move. And the Sign up to Newsletter Box will AppearIn It's Place. Also the Shop Pages will have an Update, Mes Up Craft Will start to have a page. And also for Foxfield, It cant be all done in one day so it will be with you soon! But what else to add to the page??? Any Ideas?

19/07/10
71515 is now back on the welsh rails at the Pontypool&Blaenavon Railway. After a great weekend on hoilday at the Foxfield Railway. Thanks once again to everyone for there support. Keep an eye out on the website for photopgraphs. If you have any photographs of 71515 please feel free to send them to us!

18/07/10
71515 had a great weekend at the foxfield steam gala! The locomotive will be back on the road tomorrow morning (19/07/10 ready to go back to the P&BR) Send us your photographs of 71515 at foxfield so we can add them to the website.

12/07/10
71515 has now left the pontypool&blaenavon railway, ready for the foxfield steam gala this weekend.

11/07/10
71515 now has an offical youtube account - Just click the link above to see the account!
we will update the account in days to come. Also the next time 71515 will be in full steam, the locomotive will be at the foxfield. who will be joining us? Look out for our staff with the " Mech.Navvies Polo Shirts " And come and have a chat to us!

08/07/10
had a few designs from Mest-Up Crafts last night. they are looking great. will keep you updated. Also the newsletter is coming on great. soon you will be able to pay a small amount of money to get a newsletter sent stright to your front door! Awesome.

02/07/10
Were Currently Updating the website with the latest products for-sale and adding twitter and facebook to our services!

30/06/10
Were Currently working on opening our online store. Which will include Mugs, Pens, Mouse-mats, Postcards, Gift Boxes. We plan to get it open very soon. If you see a product that you would like to purchase and its not in stock you can get a free email telling you when the item is in stock.