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Aligning the Monobloc

2 Sep 2026 Wednesday

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Manufactured by Howco Ltd of Ayrshire, Scotland, the complex monobloc incorporates refinements to Sir Nigel Gresley’s original design by the Trust’s former Engineering Director, David...

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Progress on the P2 ADA

2 Sep 2026 Wednesday

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The latest parts for the P2’s axle-driven alternator (ADA) clutch have now arrived, marking another important step towards upgrading the system. The new clutch has been supplied as a complete unit with...

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Valve Gear Update

2 Sep 2026 Wednesday

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The 3D-printed components are proving invaluable in developing and refining the P2’s valve gear, allowing the...

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P2 Fundraising update

20 August 2021

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Fundraising to date: Our ‘P2 for the price of a pint of beer a week’ Covenant scheme has attracted over 1,000 Covenantors to-date - now is the time to come on-board or recruit a friend! ...

1000th Covenantor signs up!

11 August 2021

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‘Price of a pint of beer a week’ regular donation scheme on-track to raise over £250,000 per year The project to build new Gresley class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales is delighted...

July 2021

01 August 2021

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Vacancy: Engineering Technician

09 July 2021

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Vacancy: Engineering Technician (Steam Locomotive & Coach Fitter) The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) is recruiting again and is seeking an Engineering Technician (Steam Locomotive & Coach...

Cylinder Manufacturing Club...

30 June 2021

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The Cylinder Manufacturing Club - Putting the horsepower into Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive. Progress on the construction of our new Gresley class P2 ‘Mikado’ is moving forward...

June 2021

25 June 2021

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