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12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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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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Autumn 2017

17 November 2017

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Buy the power of steam this...

15 November 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

This is your opportunity to sponsor a component throughout the twelve days of Christmas and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive This Christmas members of the public will once...

The Prince of Wales' birthday

14 November 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Today marks the 69th birthday of the Prince of Wales.  It is worth remembering that No. 2007 was named in his honour of his 65th birthday!  This is how we announced the news then..... "In...

Full steam ahead!

07 November 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

£100,000 appeal for the cylinder block for new Gresley Class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales reaches 50% in just one month The £100,000 appeal to make the cylinder block for No....

Crank Axle Delivered

02 November 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The Mikado Club funding the wheeling of No. 2007 Prince of Wales reaches 90% of extended £250,000 target We are delighted to announce the achievement of significant milestones both in...

October 2017

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