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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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Suppliers sought for cylinder...

29 March 2021

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We are pleased to announce that we have approached five engineering companies to manufacture the complex fabricated cylinder block with responses to our Request for Quotation for Construction...

March 2021

26 March 2021

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Pony truck delivered

24 March 2021

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We are delighted to announce that the pony truck frame has been delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works (DLW) following its fabrication by North View Engineering Solutions (NVES) in Darlington....

New railway art unveiled in...

19 March 2021

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

A new art installation has been unveiled in Darlington to help celebrate the town’s rich railway heritage. The piece of public art takes pride of place on a key route into the town centre, the...

Winter 2021

16 March 2021

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February 2021

02 March 2021

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