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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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January 2017

01 January 2017

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An audience with Prince of Wales

20 December 2016

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AN AUDIENCE WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES COMING TO LONDON - Update on the project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive. The project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive...

December 2016

01 December 2016

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P2 Roadshows for 2017

23 November 2016

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has recently announced that it will be holding a series of presentations on the project to build new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales at venues along the...

November 2016

01 November 2016

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Getting the balance right!

31 October 2016

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It is intended to avoid the very time consuming and expensive work required to balance Tornado's coupled wheels. This was achieved by the traditional method of making weights to hang on the crank...

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