Support The Duke

71000 Duke of Gloucester is truly unique. It was unique in concept and design, unique as a historic artefact and displayed a unique ability by its owning company and volunteers to realise “The Impossible Dream” some 40 years ago. 'The Impossible Dream' was originally laughed out of the room by the then Heritage Railway Association committee. The Duke is back after his third overhaul and looking better than ever.

There are several new build projects that will build a replica of examples of lost classes but 71000 Duke of Gloucester is the only locomotive that can claim to be unique throughout. That is why its loyal supporters have given and are still giving time and money to maintain the locomotive’s opportunity to operate on the national railway lines of the UK.

Please note that if you send a cheque to us, then make it payable to: “BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust”. Thank you

Membership

Become part of The Duke 'family', click here to become a Trust member.

Donation

Donating to the restoration fund will help towards the overhaul of the Duke

Hands on support

Would you be prepared to give some of your time to assist with The Duke?

Buy Duke Merchandise

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Support Coach Appeal

Help the Trust get The Duke's support coach ready for his return.

71000 Duke of Gloucester is arguably the finest steam locomotive this country has ever produced. It is certainly one of the (two) most powerful classes in main line preservation and has the potential to be the MOST powerful.

The Duke will need to build up of reserves for its boiler inspection, which is required after seven years of operation on the mainline and looking further ahead, reserves will be needed for his next heavy overhaul.

We have worked hard to create the ‘Super Pacific’ that Riddles had intended The Duke to be, in short, not just the only British Railways Class 8 Pacific to be built, but the finest!

Help us to keep The Duke running by becoming a Trust member and help us to fulfil our aim of getting as many people to see, hear and smell him inoperation.