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New £6m P2: Cylinder block constructionis now well underway

THE fabrication of the cylinder block for the new £6 million Gresley P2 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales has begun.

Howco Group Plc is using steel castings supplied by William Cook Cast Products Ltd, with delivery scheduled for spring 2022.

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is aiming to raise an initial £250,000 from 250 supporters each donating £1000 (plus Gift Aid) for the block via The

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