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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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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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The 3D-printed components are proving invaluable in developing and refining the P2’s valve gear, allowing the...
16 July 2018
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Motion fund for Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive reaches almost £75,000 and the order for the heavy motion is placed. We are pleased to announce that The Motion Club, which was launched...
30 June 2018
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27 June 2018
No. 2007 now has a full set of boiler cladding fitted, the pictures speak for themselves! (Photographs by David Elliott)
On Saturday 16th May Darlington M.P. Jenny Chapman visited Darlington Locomotive Works with Nia Griffiths (MP for Llanelli and Shadow Defence Secretary). She was presented with 'The Dream Team'...
16 June 2018
A start has been made with the trial fitting of the cladding on the frames and so far it appears to fit! Photos by David Elliott
13 June 2018
Excellent progress continues to be made with the process of wheeling and tyring at South Devon Railway (Engineering). These photos show the steps involved in preparing the wheel centres (now all...