First P2 component arrives at...

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.

Tornado to miss Shrewsbury turn

Tornado has been withdrawn from ‘The Cathedrals Express’ tour on Saturday 23rd November 2013. During our usual examination and monitoring procedures it was identified that we would need to replace...

No. 2007 to be named Prince of...

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

Autumn 2013 

November 2013

MHR Competition winner

The winner of our competition to win a Hornby Tornado in BR Blue held at the MHR  during our recent visit was Mr C Dawkins of Hampshire, Mr Dawkins guessed that Tornado would travel 225  miles...