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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...

16 November 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Update on the project to build Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales - Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, also the builders, owners and operators of...

A new steam locomotive fit for...

14 November 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Project to build Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales has raised 50% of its £5m target We are delighted to announce, on the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales, that the campaign to...

October 2018

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First P2 cylinder components...

29 October 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

We are delighted to announce that the first components for the cylinder block for No. 2007 Prince of Wales have been delivered. The three cylinder cover castings which were made from Spheriodal...

First new components ordered...

10 October 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

FIRST NEW COMPONENTS ORDERED FOR NEW GRESLEY CLASS V4 BY THE A1SLT We are delighted to announce that we have now ordered the first new components for our third new steam locomotive, Gresley class...

Order placed with DB Meiningen...

08 October 2018

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ORDER PLACED WITH DB MEININGEN FOR DESIGN WORK ON BOILER FOR NO. 2007 PRINCE OF WALES We are delighted to announce that we have placed a £50,000 order with DB Meiningen for the design work on the...

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