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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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An audience with the Prince of...

30 June 2019

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Update on the project to build Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales - Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive The project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive will be holding a...

Let's get a tender behind...

30 June 2019

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£450,000 appeal launched to fund the tender as order placed for construction of the tender tank The Trust has recently announced a new £450,000 appeal to fund the manufacture the tender for new...

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Vacancy: Steam Locomotive Fitter

23 June 2019

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Vacancy: Steam Locomotive Fitter (Engineering Technician) *Previous applicants need not re-apply* An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) as an Steam...

Vacancy: Senior Steam...

23 June 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Vacancy: Senior Steam Locomotive Fitter (Engineering Technician) *Previous applicants need not re-apply* An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) as a...

Boilers - an heir and a spare!

21 June 2019

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust places million-pound order for two new boilers for steam locomotives Prince of Wales and Tornado. We are pleased to announce that we have placed a £1m order with...

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