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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...
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The 3D-printed components are proving invaluable in developing and refining the P2’s valve gear, allowing the...
31 October 2014
Prince of Wales, Our Latest News
Darlington Locomotive Works: We have a problem with folk turning up at the works expecting to be able to see round and look at the two locomotives. While we greatly appreciate the interest the...
24 October 2014
The roller bearings for new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales have been ordered from Timken and are expected to be delivered in mid 2015. Following the success and reliability that Tornado...
22 October 2014
Following the announcement that all of the roller bearings for brand new steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales have been ordered, the project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive...
14 October 2014
Today is the 80th anniversary of No. 2002 appearing at an open day at York station. As many of you will know, film of P2's are very rare, however, our friends at the North West Film Archive at...
On Saturday 4th October the first Annual Convention of the P2 Steam Locomotive Company was held at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield, following that of the A1 Steam Trust. A packed meeting heard from...
29 September 2014
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