The Duke

27 Jun

Steam Railway Miscellanea

Steam Railway (edition published 26 June 2020) reports on the latest membership milestone and fantastic achievement for the 'Duke Trust'. ...

07:32 / News Media / The Duke / Steve Wakeland

30 May

Steam Railway – talk of new Shap Trials?

Issue 506 (May 29 - June 25 2020) carries a speculative article about the potential re-run of the Shap trials. ...

09:50 / The Duke / The Trust / Steve Wakeland

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Crank axle at South Devon

Crank axle at South Devon

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Here is the working party report from 06/07/2019

Here is the working party report from 06/07/2019

Attendees: 6

Team Leader: Dave Oliver

Support Coach…. Re wiring of the electrics in the compartments continued as did the refurbishment of the center compartment.

Work continues on carbon removal from the valve chambers on the loco.

A re-organisation of parts in no. 2 container will allow room for more clean and painted parts to be safely stored.

Michael Hughes photographed various parts for the archives.

Next working day: 20th July, team leader Andrew Bailey #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #britishrail #dukeofgloucester #supporttheduke #steamrestoration

Next working party date is 02/02/2019 email dave.o

Next working party date is 02/02/2019 email dave.oliver@theduke.uk.com get on board! #workingparty #restoration #steamlocomotive #steamtrain #steamtrains #steamlocomotives #71000dukeofgloucester #dukeofgloucester