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
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
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
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