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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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A new home fit for a P2!

09 October 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

FORMER STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY SHED TO PROVIDE NEW BASE FOR TORNADO AND PRINCE OF WALES The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce plans for a new multi-million-pound main line...

Convention draw results

09 October 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The hugely successful raffle was drawn at the Convention and we are pleased to announce the winners (who will also be contacted): 1st prize – 22002 Mr Atkins 2nd prize – 36884 Douglas...

Putting the horsepower into the...

03 October 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

£100,000 appeal launched to make the cylinder block for No. 2007 Prince of Wales We are delighted to announce a new £100,000 appeal to make the cylinder block for new Gresley class P2 No....

More Virgin apprentices at...

27 September 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

As the project to build new Gresley class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales starts to manufacture the cladding to fit around the boiler, a third group of engineering apprentices from...

September 2017

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Tees Valley Mayor visits...

08 September 2017

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Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen recently visited Darlington Locomotive Works where No. 2007 Prince of Wales is currently under construction.  During the visit Mr Houchen was given a briefing on a...

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