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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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June 2017

29 June 2017

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May has been hugely successful.

13 June 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

May has seen a record total given to the project by supporters, with almost £90,000 donated and pledged over the past month. In addition to the expected monthly income of almost £12,000, last...

May 2017

31 May 2017

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Railwayana donated to help...

31 May 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

We are delighted to announce that a supporter – who wishes to remain anonymous – has donated his collection of railwayana to be auctioned by GW Railwayana Auctions at Pershore High School, Station...

Spring 2017

23 May 2017

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Spring 2017

'Cabbed' after a 30,000 day wait!

18 May 2017

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

88 year old Alan Golton gets on-board Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales after an 83 year delay The team building Prince of Wales was delighted to welcome 250 passengers from ‘The...

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