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Army on Track at DLW

17 Jul 2024 Wednesday

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Now that the dust has settled after the election, and rules around purdah lifted, we can tell you all about the hive of activity at DLW at the start of June! In the first weekend in June, 507 STRE (Railway Infrastructure) Royal Engineers...

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Valve Gear Reaches First Milestone

27 Jun 2024 Thursday

Over £50k raised in under two months, kick starting prototype production

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a brand new P2 class steam locomotive, and that project has taken another step towards completion thanks to the generosity of its donors. Just two months after its launch, the Valve Gear Club has raised...

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TENDER FRAMES DELIVERED TO...

26 Jun 2024 Wednesday

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Last week, this eagerly anticipated locomotive took another big step towards completion, as the tender frames which were being manufactured off site were delivered to the Darlington Works. On 12th June, the tender frames for P2 No....

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Late September update

26 September 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

One of the air pumps test fitted - a tight squeeze! - Leigh Taylor Ian Matthews rivets a balance weight in place - Leigh Taylor Cylinder steam chest cover patterns - Leigh Taylor

Early September update

05 September 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

As ever, a lot of small jobs need to be done to keep the larger work online so here a few photos by Daniela Filová of work in progress at Darlington Locomotive Works: Terry Graham and James...

An audience with Prince of...

05 September 2019

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Update on the project to build Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales - Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive The project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive will be holding a...

Tender construction special!

04 September 2019

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The tender base plate has been advanced to the point where it has been delivered to Crofton for Ian Howitt to pre-fit to the frames. It should be there for a fortnight after which it will return...

Summer 2019

02 September 2019

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August 2019

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