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First major construction milestone!

09 February 2014

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Frame plates ordered!   The project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive, No. 2007 Prince of Wales, is delighted to announce that the first major milestone in the building of the...

P2 Roadshows - the dates!

16 January 2014

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

We will announce more following dates and venues for the P2 Roadshow in due course.  Booking details will follow but please ensure you have the dates in your diaries!

P2 progress - January 2014

03 January 2014

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Founders - having set an initial target of raising £100,000 (100 people donating £1,000 each) seed funding by May 2014 to give the project a kick-start and get the main frames laid, 215 people are...

First P2 component arrives at...

20 November 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

A significant component for No.2007 has been delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works - the nameplate!  Fixed to an LNER green backing sheet, the plate has pride of place in the workshop.

No. 2007 to be named Prince of...

14 November 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

In honour of Prince Charles's 65th Birthday, Britain's most powerful steam locomotive is to be named after the heir to the throne The P2 Steam Locomotive Company (P2SLC), the builder of...

Club hits 35% in first week

30 September 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

THE P2 FOUNDERS CLUB ALREADY HITS 35% in 1 WEEK!   A sensational level of support for membership to the Club designed to raise sufficient funds for the cutting of No. 2007’s frames.   Within one...

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