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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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02 March 2016

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

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01 March 2016

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

Winter 2016 Part 2

Machined wheels

01 March 2016

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

Following proof machining all the wheels for the P2 have been delivered to Darlington before they go various contractors to have the next stages of work done on them.

Buy the Power of Steam this...

30 November 2015

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BUY THE POWER OF STEAM THIS CHRISTMAS!  Unique opportunity to sponsor a component throughout the twelve days of Christmas and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive. This...

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