BRITAIN’S railway heritage engineering sector has reached a new high point, with the three cylinders for new Gresley P2 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales placed together for the first time prior to welding to create the locomotive’s monobloc – a first since the 1940s.
Builder The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has accordingly launched a £250,000 appeal to complete the construction of this unique component.