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The shape of things to come

16 June 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

A start has been made with the trial fitting of the cladding on the frames and so far it appears to fit! Photos by David Elliott

A 'tyring' day!

13 June 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Excellent progress continues to be made with the process of wheeling and tyring at South Devon Railway (Engineering).  These photos show the steps involved in preparing the wheel centres (now all...

Boiler tender issued

07 June 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

MANUFACTURERS INVITED TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOILER. The Trust is seeking expressions of interest in the manufacture of No. 2007's boiler. The boiler for Prince of Wales will be...

Wheels tyred, crankpins fitted

02 June 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Work continues at a great pace at South Devon Railway (Engineering).  The tyre fitting is being done using the ex Swindon works tyre heating equipment.  The quartering machine is a special form of...

Motion components - orders placed!

31 May 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

COME ON, COME ON, DO THE LOCO-MOTION WITH ME – ALL HEAVY MOTION FORGINGS ORDERED £210,000 appeal to manufacture the motion passes 25% in under two months We have now placed a £220,000 order with...

Pledges pass £3m, Mikado Club...

16 May 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The Mikado Club to fund the wheeling reaches 200 members target We are thrilled to announce that pledges to the project have now passed £3m – over 60% of the £5m needed to complete the...

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