The next working party date for Duke members is Saturday 2nd February 2019. Dave Oliver is the lead on this occasion. If you need any further details, please contact Dave by e-mail on [email protected] The dates for future working parties are as follows: 16th February 2019 2nd March 2019 16th March 2019 ...
Issue 488 (January 4 - 31, 2019) carries an update about the roller bearings on the Duke's driving wheels. Another great update in the Roster section of Steam Railway. ...
A great shot of the Duke and a Christmas appeal for our wonderful unique loco. Read Heritage Rail Issue 249 (December 14, 2018 - January 17, 2019) for full details. ...
The Duke makes it into the Roster section of Issue 487 (December 7 2018 - January 3 2019) of Steam Railway magazine. Reporting on the progress of the overhaul relating to the Caprotti valve gear, the full details can be read on page 30 of the magazine. ...
Duke of Gloucester sees a boost in public interest, as reported in Issue 248 (November 16 - December 14, 2018). Increasing attention and additions to the Duke family reported during the Tyseley 50th anniversary gala (September 29 - 30, 2018). ...
WASHOUT FOR THE DUKE The Duke needs 50 new washout plugs to be fitted into the boiler and we would like to invite you to sponsor one. All you need to do is send £50. Each are specific to a location in the boiler and are individually numbered. When they have been fitted we will send you a map of the boiler showing where YOUR special plug is fitted. With only 50 to be sponsored, FIRST COME BASIS. Please go...
The support coach owned by the BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust is a Mark 2 Brake First Corridor (BFK) numbered W17041 and is currently at Tyseley Locomotive Works. It was built by BR at Derby works in 1966. A support coach and crew are an essential part of the operation of the Duke when working on the mainline as it carries the crew and the essential tools and equipment. The support coach is an ex-passenger...