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Major P2 Milestone Reached as...

24 Jul 2026 Friday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust celebrated another major milestone in the construction of Gresley P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales at its Summer Supporters’ Day, as the locomotive’s three-cylinder monobloc was successfully lowered into the...

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Trust appoints Paul Roe as...

15 Jul 2026 Wednesday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Roe as a Trustee of the charity and Operations Director. Paul joins the Board bringing extensive operational leadership experience together with a lifelong...

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13 Jun 2026 Saturday

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P2 progress - January 2014

03 January 2014

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Founders - having set an initial target of raising £100,000 (100 people donating £1,000 each) seed funding by May 2014 to give the project a kick-start and get the main frames laid, 215 people are...

First P2 component arrives at...

20 November 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

A significant component for No.2007 has been delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works - the nameplate!  Fixed to an LNER green backing sheet, the plate has pride of place in the workshop.

No. 2007 to be named Prince of...

14 November 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

In honour of Prince Charles's 65th Birthday, Britain's most powerful steam locomotive is to be named after the heir to the throne The P2 Steam Locomotive Company (P2SLC), the builder of...

Autumn 2013

14 November 2013

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Club hits 35% in first week

30 September 2013

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THE P2 FOUNDERS CLUB ALREADY HITS 35% in 1 WEEK!   A sensational level of support for membership to the Club designed to raise sufficient funds for the cutting of No. 2007’s frames.   Within one...

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