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Update on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist – including Greatest Gathering news

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May 30, 2025
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The Standard Steam Locomotive Company has sent RailAdvent an update on construction work that has been taking place recently. The locomotive’s rear cylinder covers, which…

Update on steam locomotive No. 4709

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May 20, 2025
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The 4709 Group has released an update on work taking place at Tyseley. Recently, work has gone from single steps to solid progress being made.…

Progress update for construction of steam locomotive No. 82045

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April 24, 2025
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According to the latest update from the 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust, construction of 82000 Class No. 82045 is progressing steadily.

Update on construction of steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales

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April 23, 2025
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has issued an update on progress to build P2 Class 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales.

Testing starts on world’s first digitally-signalled steam loco

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April 11, 2025
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Network Rail has begun testing at speed for an operational steam locomotive fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.

Update on steam locomotive 82045

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February 3, 2025
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The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust has issued an update on its efforts to build a new locomotive of the Riddles BR 3MT 2‑6‑2 82000 tank class.

Christmas present for P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales

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January 8, 2025
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Two original LNER Stones Lamps to adorn the P2 tender

Progress report on replica LNWR express locomotive

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December 20, 2024
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The LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust has released the latest update on progress with the project to construct its namesake locomotive.

Update released on steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

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December 13, 2024
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The LMS Patriot Project has released a small update on the work taking place on 5551 The Unknown Warrior. The locomotive has now been moved…

Update on Prince George steam locomotive

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November 21, 2024
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The LNWR George the Fifth Steam Loco Trust has issued an update on its project to construct the only new build pre-World War 1 locomotive for main line operation – the LNWR (London and North Western Railway) George the Fifth Class No. 2013 Prince George.