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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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Autumn 2019

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Tender tank progress

05 December 2019

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The pre-fitting of the tender tank baseplate to the tender frames was completed at Ian Howitt’s works at Crofton near Wakefield where a total of 96 blind nuts were welded to the baseplate. The...

November 2019

01 December 2019

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Eight wheels on my tender........

04 November 2019

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South Devon Railway Engineering has delivered the tender wheelsets which will now have cartridge roller bearings fitted and then be sent for balancing (photos SDR(E) and A1SLT).

Eight wheels on my tender....

03 November 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

South Devon Railway Engineering has delivered the tender wheelsets which will now have cartridge roller bearings fitted and then be sent for balancing.

October 2019

25 October 2019

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