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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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P2 Roadshows - Darlington next!

10 May 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES COMING TO DARLINGTON! The big one!  With No. 2007 on display, this is the roadshow you can't afford to miss!  The project to build Britain’s most powerful...

The power of steam for Father's Day

10 May 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

HARNESS THE POWER OF STEAM THIS FATHER’S DAY - Sponsor a component and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive As the project to build new Gresley class P2 steam locomotive No....

Tender frames ordered

02 May 2017

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We are delighted to announce that the P2 Steam Locomotive Company has placed a £142,500 order with I D Howitt Ltd of Crofton, West Yorkshire, for the assembly of the locomotive’s tender frames....

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