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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 steam locomotive has many components and we are offering our supporters the opportunity to 'sponsor' specific parts and to have their name associated with them.  We have taken the opportunity of...

More signs of progress

23 March 2015

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Darlington Locomotive Works has taken delivery of the first Timken roller-bearings for No. 2007.

Third of funding after only one...

18 March 2015

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A THIRD OF FUNDING IN PLACE TO BUILD BRITAIN'S MOST POWERFUL STEAM LOCOMOTIVE NO. 2007 PRINCE OF WALES AFTER ONLY ONE YEAR! First boiler components delivered for new Gresley class P2 2-8-2....

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