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Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

26 Feb 2026 Thursday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed an agreement with Railway Support Services for the hire of diesel shunter 08927 (D4157), which will take up duties as the depot shunter at Darlington Locomotive Works. Completed in December...

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Engineering Director Opportunity

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, a registered charity, is seeking a Director to lead the engineering teams looking after its locomotives. Since forming in 1990, the Trust has enjoyed great success building and operating A1 Class No. 60163...

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Podcast Project covers the P2...

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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In December, the Trust was contacted by Hayden and Daniel, two media students at Totton College. They requested an interview for a short, one-off podcast on new build locomotives, evaluating the pros and cons of new build steam. In the...

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Come on, come on, do the...

09 April 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

£210,000 appeal launched to manufacture the motion for new Gresley Class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales We are pleased to announce a new £210,000 appeal to manufacture the motion...

Last call for 'The Mikado Club'

05 April 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

We are delighted to announce the achievement of significant milestones both in construction and fundraising. The engine’s axles (with their bearings already fitted), axleboxes and wheels have been...

March 2018

30 March 2018

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Cylinder block fully funded.

20 March 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust launched The Cylinder Club to raise £100,000 from 100 supporters each donating £1,000 (plus GAD) in up to eight payments of £125 by standing order to pay for the...

Bearings, axles and wheels away

17 March 2018

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

In the last couple of weeks work has concentrated on fitting the bearings to the axles and preparing the axles and wheels for transport to the South Devon Railway for assembly.  The following...

Winter 2018

06 March 2018

Tornado, The Communication Cord, Prince of Wales, The Communication Cord, Highlander, The Communication Cord

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