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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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As funding pledges for new Gresley class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales pass the £1m milestone less than ten months after its launch, a new ‘be-spoke’ fundraising campaign has been...

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During a hugely successful weekend over the 18th - 20th July, VIPs, Founders, Covenantors and the general public were all able to view the tremendous progress being made with the construction of...

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