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The article reports on the complete engine restoration of the Class 20 D8098 locomotive at the Great Central Railway Ltd. (GCR) in England. It is cited that the engine was rebuilt after the detection of a high copper level from a routine oil sample. In addition, the restoration includes the replacement of bearings, machining of pistons, and overhaul of its honing liners. It is noted that it has been 16 years that the engine has been run at the GCR and has rendered service for about 11,500 hours.

The article presents a picture of workers who lower themselves down the face of the Big Ben clock tower in London, England, as they begin cleaning the famous landmark. The clock tower, which is often called Big Ben after the main bell housed inside of it, gets a checkup every five years. The workers inspect the bearings, which sound the clock's chimes every 15 minutes. The clock tower first rang in 1859.

The article discusses how Lancashire, England-based mountain bike manufacturer Hope Technology enhanced the performance and reliability of its bikes by using custom-designed sealed bearings from Schaeffler. The custom-designed sealed bearings have eliminated bearing failures on headsets. Hope Technology holds a consignment stock of custom-made, deep groove steel and stainless steel cartridge bearings from Schaeffer.

Focuses on the application of angular-contact bearings in the rotating nut ball screws developed by Thomson IBL Co in England. Importance of ball screws for long traverse and high-speed application; Simplification of the designs for ball screws; Challenges in designing a lubrication system for the recirculating ball bearings.

The article reports that United Utilities Co. has installed Revolvo SRB bearings at its hale Bank Works near Warrington, England. The new bearings allow easy maintenance without having to remove the shafts of long horizontal rotors that agitate sewage and introduce oxygen to the treatment process. SRBs are totally split to the shaft, which simplifies installation as there is no need to lift the shaft.

The article reports that design engineers from motorcycle manufacturer Triumph attended a training workshop at its headquarters in Leicestershire, England. The engineers learned more about the company's range of bearings and engine components for motorcycles. They also learned how the bearings could help the company improve fuel consumption and reduce friction and carbon dioxide emissions on its next-generation motorcycle engines. The workshop was organized by bearings specialist Schaeffler.

The article provides information on the new ultrasonic testing laboratory at the engineering plant of Corus company in Rotherham, England. The ultrasonic testing laboratory will produce higher quality, ultra clean steels for the automotive bearing market. Corus said that the new facility will allow them to identify accurately the size and distribution of inclusions in the steel, thus allowing it to fine-tune its steel making practices.

The article provides information on a report by Arup on the connection failures in a two storey concrete shopping centre car park in Bournemouth, England. A structural engineering expert who has seen the report said that the design lacked elastomeric or similar bearings. The Standing Committee on Structural Safety called for the reasons for the structural failure to be made public.

Informs that bearings group SKF is switching production of its larger Carb toroidal bearings from Gothenburg in Sweden to Luton, England. Part of a reorganization; SKF's plans to purchase United States machine tool spindle maker Russell T Gillman.