The Trust has a comprehensive presentation about the Duke, including its history and many details about the current overhaul. Here’s how the presentation is structured:
The superheater header is probably the most significant and complex piece of equipment that has now recently been reinstalled. Here’s a list of the work
Heritage Railway magazine issue 329 (Feb 14 – Mar 14, 2025) has a fantastic 5-page article about the Duke. The article covers everything from its
This special tumbler commemorates the key years in the accomplishment of the Impossible Dream. The year of the Duke’s original construction (1954), the year that
There has been considerable progress on fitting out the Duke’s cab. These pictures show the backhead having been freshly painted and then with lots of
Recent work by our working parties has seen all of the superheater elements pressure tested to 1,000 PSI, and assisting Tyseley with some difficult work
We’re very sorry to learn that Peter Kenyon died in a care home on the evening of Sunday 17th March. Sadly he had pneumonia and
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