Trackside – Crewe change: Duke Trust explains Tyseley exit
The latest issue of Trackside contains a two-page article explaining the reasons why the Trust is changing the Duke’s base to Crewe. Read the magazine
The latest issue of Trackside contains a two-page article explaining the reasons why the Trust is changing the Duke’s base to Crewe. Read the magazine
We’re very sorry to report that Jim Hitchen died in hospital in Milton Keynes in the early hours of 1st February. All Trust members who
The Duke pictured above at Crewe in May 1954. This year is the Duke’s 70th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the rescue from Barry
Issue 31 (February 2024) carries a full page article review of the Trust’s Members’ Day, when the Duke was in light steam.
In its January 2024 edition, The Railway Magazine reports on the appearance of the Duke in light steam for the Members’ Day on 3 December
18 December 2023 250PSI !!! Listen as steam escapes The Duke’s safety valves in the presence of the boiler inspector. A great end to the
Heritage Railway issue 314 reports on the latest overhaul progress, with the Duke on the turntable at Tyseley and in light steam.
Excellent progress at last weekend’s Working Party – The dome was fitted and the first gloss coat was applied to the smoke box. Additionally, the
Heritage Railway (in issue 305) report on the latest challenge for the Trust to overcome to complete the Duke’s
Work has been continuing on a number of fronts over the past few months. On the tender the electrical conduits are complete and cabling is
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