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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...
18 April 2018
Prince of Wales, Our Latest News
Boiler fund for Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive reaches £380,000 We can now announce that over half of the required 300 members have joined The Boiler Club fundraising campaign. Launched...
09 April 2018
£210,000 appeal launched to manufacture the motion for new Gresley Class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales We are pleased to announce a new £210,000 appeal to manufacture the motion...
05 April 2018
We are delighted to announce the achievement of significant milestones both in construction and fundraising. The engine’s axles (with their bearings already fitted), axleboxes and wheels have been...
30 March 2018
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20 March 2018
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust launched The Cylinder Club to raise £100,000 from 100 supporters each donating £1,000 (plus GAD) in up to eight payments of £125 by standing order to pay for the...
17 March 2018
In the last couple of weeks work has concentrated on fitting the bearings to the axles and preparing the axles and wheels for transport to the South Devon Railway for assembly. The following...