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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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May 2020

23 May 2020

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May boiler update

22 May 2020

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Since last year’s announcement of the placing of a £1m order for two new Diagram 118a boilers from DB Meiningen (DBM) significant progress has been made. We recently dispatched the regulator and...

Pony truck progess

22 May 2020

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

We recently launched a £20,000 appeal – The Pony (Truck) Club – to fund the construction of the leading pony truck for No. 2007 Prince of Wales. We set a minimum target of 20 generous supporters...

Spring 2020

21 May 2020

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The Yorkshire Post - P2 article

15 May 2020

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The Yorkshire Post recently carried a great article about the construction of the P2.  You can read the full article here. Photos by Bruce Rollinson, Yorkshire Post.

The Pony (Truck) Club is launched!

27 April 2020

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

STEERING NO. 2007 PRINCE OF WALES TO COMPLETION WITH THE PONY (TRUCK) CLUB New fundraising initiative launched to help complete Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive Today we are...

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