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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...

06 June 2019

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AN AUDIENCE WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES COMING TO NEWCASTLE Update on the project to build Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales - Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive The project to build...

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05 June 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Sponsor a component and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive As the project to build  Prince of Wales prepares for the delivery of the heavy motion, only five years after its...

May 2019

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Motion Club passes...

24 May 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

FUNDRAISING FOR THE MOTION OF BRITAIN’S MOST POWERFUL STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PASSES THREE-QUARTERS OF IT’S £210,000 TARGET - Heavy motion blooms are awaiting forging We are pleased to announce that The...

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20 April 2019

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01 April 2019

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Britain’s Most Powerful Steam Locomotive to be Turned Out in British Railways Express Passenger Blue Livery We are delighted to announce that preparations are underway for the giant locomotive’s...

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