17
Aug
Next Working Party Date – 7 September 2019
The next working party date for Duke members is Saturday 7th September 2019. John Attridge is the lead on this...
News
01
Aug
Working Party 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...
27
Jul
Eponym for an ‘8P’: The Shortlist for alternate names for the Duke
Read the brilliant article in issue 495 (July 26 - August 22 2019) of Steam Railway regarding the potential alternative...
20
Jul
71000 on track… update in Today’s Railways UK
The August 2019 edition of Today's Railways UK carries an update on the Duke's overhaul progress. Click on this link to...
09
Jun
A piece of the Duke – Open for bids…
You can own your very own replica of the Duke's whistle, identical to the real one that is mounted on...
09
Jun
Appeals update – June 2019
Read our latest update on the recent appeal to meet the additional work required to return the Duke to the...
04
Jun
Working Party 01/06/2019
Here is the working party report from 01/06/2019 Attendees: 9 Team Leader: Dave Oliver Tender - the almost inaccessible place in the back...
21
May
Progress on the Duke’s wheelsets reported in Heritage Railway
Heritage Railway reports progress on the Duke's driving wheels. Check out the magazine for the full story. ...
20
May
Working Party 18/05/2019
18thMay, Attendees 8, Team Leader – John Attridge 1, Lapping/grinding in of the inlet and exhaust valves continues, 2, The valve chambers above...
18
May
Happy 65th Birthday to The Duke
According to the official records, the Duke was built on 18 May 1954, which means that Saturday 18 May 2019...