The london and north eastern railway class p2 was a class of 282 steam locomotives designed by sir nigel gresley for. This page is a digest of progress to date building the new gresley class p2 no. All six locomotives had names related to the area surrounding the edinburgh to aberdeen line. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This new book introduces gresley s 282s then concentrates on the design, construction, testing in the uk and france of the. Wheel appeal for newbuild steam locomotive class p2 prince of wales. British group aims to build third steam locomotive. Locomotive trust, has started the construction of 2007 prince of wales and the doncaster p2 locomotive trust is. As a part of this study we are examining the commercial, engineering and certifications challenges that we would face in completing that development work to make a new p2 a success.
The p2 is the most frequently requested locomotive the a1 steam locomotive trust has been asked to build next. This reader brings together 35 seminal articles that reflect the museum worlds ongoing conversation with itself and the public about what it means to be a museumone that is relevant and responsive to its. In 2015, the group announced an even more ambitious goal. In 20, the a1 trust announced plans to build a lner class p2 locomotive and work commenced the following year. Even before grouping 1923, gresley was considering the design of a mineral locomotive more powerful than his o2 280. It has already been announced that the same trust will build another pair of sir nigel gresleys designs, the gresley class p2 no. Mar 18, 2016 gresley streamlined p2 further updates some time ago i started work on modifying one of hornbys railroad p2 locomotives into a streamlined variant. The gresley style tender is also very well modeled. Steam railway magazine issue 488 subscriptions pocketmags. Cabsides are in the process of being modified to the correct cut out size. The a1 trust has projected the cost of the locomotive will be around. They then received the british railways numbers 605016 but retained the original names that they had carried as p2 class locomotives. Gresley streamlined p2 further updates some time ago i started work on modifying one of hornbys railroad p2 locomotives into a streamlined variant.
Newbuild gresley p2 282 new fundraising schemes launched to maintain million pound momentum wheel appeal for newbuild steam locomotive class p2 prince of wales the a1 steam locomotive trust, which is building a new gresley p2 282 no. Gresley p2 study announced the a1 steam locomotive trust. Nearly six years later, his historic component forms part of the complete face of the lner mikado that is rapidly coming together in darlington. The hornby forum is intended for discussion of all things model railways.
In 2010, the group began work on its second steam locomotive, a p2 class 282 no. P2 construction makes progress behind the scenes the. Project to bring sir nigel gresleys final locomotive design. Supporting usto capture your interest to support and sponsor the project. The p2 gained a reputation for breaking axles, derailing in yards and graunching its flanges on tight bends. Oct 22, 2016 an interesting book but slightly disappointing. Gresleys class p2 locomotives hardcover 19 may 2016. The p2 class mikado steam engines conceived in the 1930s by sir nigel gresley, the engineer behind flying scotsman and the other recordbreakers of the era, was supposed to haul 600ton trains on. The trusts designs are yet more ambitious, as it planned that a new gresley v3 262t will follow up the v4. If there are surplus funds left over following the manufacture of the pony truck, we will use the money to buy other components for the gresley class p2 that the charity would not otherwise have. Some of the information was new but there was a lot of padding to make a volume large enough to justify the price.
Doubleheaded pacifics were prohibited from the line, so the heaviest traffic was usually handled by doubleheading two smaller engines. No 2007 prince of wales is currently one year into its construction at the. Join us as a member of the cotn club, as a founders member in the denison club, or sponsor a component. All of the former p2 locomotives were withdrawn from service in the period 1959 to 1961. Describes the gresley p2 passenger 282 mikado locomotives. Sir nigel gresley under steam b515cw from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Big moment for steam fans as gresleys mikado takes. The wheels for the new p2 locomotive awaiting fitment of. Newbuild gresley p2 282 new fundraising schemes launched. May 19, 2016 the same organisation that built the tornado, the a1 steam locomotive trust, has started the construction of 2007 prince of wales and the doncaster p2 locomotive trust is building a streamlined 1938style replica p2. The same organisation that built the tornado, the a1 steam locomotive trust, has started the construction of 2007 prince of wales and the doncaster p2 locomotive trust is building a streamlined 1938style replica p2. Steam enthusiasts are aiming to build the gresley class p2 no. This new book introduces gresleys 282s then concentrates on the design, construction, testing in the uk and france of the.
The gresley class p2 282 mikados were the most powerful express passenger locomotives to operate in the uk. Building of the original engines began in november 1926. This club is raising funds for the manufacture of the tender for the new gresley class p2 no. The gresley mikados sir nigel gresleys p2s were conceived to haul heavy trains over the edinburgh to aberdeen line. The a1 steam locomotive trust a1slt has announced it has received pledges for more than twothirds of. The lner p2 class 2007 prince of wales is a steam locomotive under construction by the a1. This is truly an outstanding model with an excellent connection to contemporary railroading.
Earl marischal was the hereditary title of the keith family. The distinctive smokebox the face of the locomotive for newbuild gresley p2 282 no. A quick selection of hornby gresley p2 pictorial updates just a couple of quick pics to show where i am with the p2. Wes bentley in p2 2007 wes bentley in p2 2007 wes bentley in p2 2007 wes bentley in p2 2007 the image could not be loaded. Six gresley p2s were built at doncaster works between 1934 and 1936. Who could forget conceived in 1990, completed in 2008 and now debtfree, the a1 steam locomotive trust is embarking on a new, ambitious project to recreate the long lost p2 locomotive, all of which. The p2s were designed to handle the express passenger traffic on the edinburgh to aberdeen main line, which is noted for its steep gradients and tight curves. Gresley society trust sponsors p2 new built locomotive smokebox. Pdf reinventing the museum download full pdf book download. Wes bentley in p2 2007 the image could not be loaded.
To develop, build and operate an improved gresley class p2 mikado steam locomotive for mainline and preserved railway use. P2 steam locomotive company p2 steam locomotive company p2 2007 to develop, build and operate an improved gresley class p2 mikado steam locomotive for mainline and preserved railway use no. Cock o the north was the nickname given to george, the fifth duke of gordon 1770 to 1836. The dream to construct a gresley p2 from scratch existed in paper form only until february 20, when tv presenter james may fashioned the smokebox door dart for the nascent no.
Oct 06, 2016 a newbuild gresley v4 262 will be built after the completion of p2 no. To develop, build and operate an improved gresley class p2 mikado steam. Sir nigel gresleys two grandsons ben and the late tim godfrey with the new gresley class p2 no. The book includes iconic pieces from the 20th century and presents the latest thinking of the past decade.
The trust is therefore conducting a feasibility study into the construction of a new gresley p2, to be numbered 2007 as the next in the series. In april 2019, the project to build britains most powerful express passenger steam locomotive announced a new. To develop, build and operate an improved gresley class p2 mikado steam locomotive. About us to inform you about the trust, its committee and the project. However, thanks to the p2 steam locomotive company, an improved gresley p 2 will hopefully be back where it belongs on the east coast main line, within the next few years. Jul 24, 2019 p2 2007 prince of wales by british bricks cab.
To develop, build and operate an improved gresley class p2 mikado steam locomotive for main. A quick selection of hornby gresley p2 pictorial updates. The gresley society trust was established in 1963 to sustain the legacy of sir nigel gresley. As with tornado, funds are being raised through regular monthly donations, donations dedicated to specific components, the boiler club and commercial sponsorship. Conceived in 1990, completed in 2008 and now debtfree, the a1 steam locomotive trust is embarking on a new, ambitious project to recreate the long lost p2 locomotive, all of which were scrapped by 1961 without fully realising their true potential as the most powerful mainline steam loco. Franck khalfoun in p2 2007 franck khalfoun in p2 2007 the image could not be loaded. Doubtless you recognise the location it is, of course, the mighty forth bridge in scotland. Big moment for steam fans as gresleys mikado takes shape. This gives me the opportunity to get slightly ahead of reality and introduce my own lner number 2007, prince of wales alongside my otherwise contemporary locomotive fleet. Using the latest computer aided design and modelling techniques to realise the potential of the original design it is estimated hat no. In 2010, the a1 steam locomotive trust, who were responsible for the construction of 60163 tornado, announced plans to hold a feasibility study into building a new p2 class locomotive, which would be numbered as 2007 and named prince of wales. It is named after the prince of wales in 20, the a1 trust announced plans to build a lner class p2 locomotive and work commenced the following year. Niu models offer an extensive range of silver tay models etched brass nameplates, number plates and other detailing accessories for 00 gauge locomotives. In april 2018, the a1 steam locomotive trust launched a new appeal to raise the funds to manufacture the motion for new gresley class p2 no.
The chapter about the newbuild 2007 was superfluous with no new information that cannot be found in current magazines, and much related to tornado, which is only marginally relevant. The a1 steam locomotive trust, which is building a new gresley p2 282 no. P2 film wikipedia, the free encyclopedia p2 2007 p2 is a 2007 americancanadian thriller film directed by franck khalfoun, written and produced by khalfoun, alexandre aja and grgory levasseur and starring rachel. This will be a very long series on making a live steam engine from drawings. No 2007 p2 locomotive prince of wales under construction at darlington locomotive works, hopetown lane, darlington, uk. Assuming the planned schedule is met, 90 years after the first p2 was unveiled, no 2007 will have realised the potential of the design that gresley started, and be operating successfully on the network rail main line, says allatt. The a1 steam locomotive trust and the gresley society trust to jointly procure new 5ft 8in driving wheel pattern the a1 steam locomotive trust a1slt, the registered charity behind famous new 100mph steam locomotive no. Primarily a place for newcomers to ask questions and seek assistance from likeminded individuals, the hornby forum offers a user community for all those interested in railways. The other p2 group is recreating the original locomotive, 2001, in the classic gresley streamlined style. They were designed by sir nigel gresley to haul 600 ton trains on the arduous edinburgh to aberdeen route.
Major landmark for sir nigel gresleys locomotive build. Mallard the magnificent six by mortons media group ltd. Oct 23, 2018 it has already been announced that the same trust will build another pair of sir nigel gresley s designs, the gresley class p2 no. Project to bring sir nigel gresleys final locomotive. The a1 steam locomotive trust has set itself the challenge of raising. Lner locomotives p2 class oo gauge golden age models.
V4 next in line after p2 and a v3 will follow steam. Initially, he considered a 2102 design but this was changed to that of a 282 mikado by 1923. Nov 09, 2015 assuming the planned schedule is met, 90 years after the first p2 was unveiled, no 2007 will have realised the potential of the design that gresley started, and be operating successfully on the network rail main line, says allatt. Nameplate are available in either black or red background colours. P2 steam locomotive progress to be shared at special roadshows in. As they were to serve on scottish expresses, they were given famous names from scottish lore.
The gresley society trust was established in 1963 to. See more ideas about locomotive, steam locomotive and train. Download citation dawn of the new p2 age in early june 1934, cock o the. We have the expertise, the track record and a plan. The suspension detail on the outside frame is superb.
The london and north eastern railway class p2 was a class of 282 steam locomotives designed by sir nigel gresley for working heavy express trains over the harsh edinburgh to aberdeen line. Cock o the north to give a brief history of the locomotive and a gallery of pictures illustrating this piece of iconic l. The lner p2 class 2007 prince of wales is a steam locomotive under construction by the a1 steam locomotive trust. A newbuild gresley v4 262 will be built after the completion of p2 no. Major landmark for sir nigel gresleys locomotive build project.
In 1936 and 1937 the front ends of the whole class had their front ends converted to the streamlined style applied to the a4 pacifics introduced in 1935. The a1 steam locomotive trust is raising funds for the manufacture of the pony truck for the new gresley class p2 no. Nov 14, 2018 sir nigel gresley s two grandsons ben and the late tim godfrey with the new gresley class p2 no. The identity of this engine has been picked, but it wont be immediately obvious which p2 it is. As a part of this study we are examining the commercial, engineering and certification challenges that we would face in completing that development work to make a new p2 a success. Lner p2 prince of wales by british bricks brick model. Things may appear to have gone quiet in darlington, but the a1 steam locomotive trust a1slt continues to make what it described as a lot of essential but relatively unspectacular progress on the construction of newbuild gresley p2 282 no. You can join the boiler club here and download the donation form here and the. The motion club was established with the aim of raising. Franck khalfoun in p2 2007 franck khalfoun in p2 2007 franck khalfoun in p2 2007 the image could not be loaded. The evolving conversation on the paradigm shift offers 44 seminal articles representing the changing perspectives about the role of museums in contemporary times. Historical and contemporary perspectives on the paradigm shift. Sir nigel gresley s two grandsons ben and the late tim godfrey with the new gresley class p2 no. Sadly none of the p2 class were saved although the enthusiasts have begun to build new.