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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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Club hits 35% in first week

30 September 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

THE P2 FOUNDERS CLUB ALREADY HITS 35% in 1 WEEK!   A sensational level of support for membership to the Club designed to raise sufficient funds for the cutting of No. 2007’s frames.   Within one...

Hornby Gresley Class P2 Mikado...

27 September 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company (charitable status pending) is pleased to announce its association with and support from Hornby towards the building of No. 2007, Britain’s most powerful steam...

£100,000 pre-launch phase started

21 September 2013

Prince of Wales, Our Latest News

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company (charitable status pending) announced today at The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's 2013 convention the £100,000 pre-launch phase of the project to build Britain's most...

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06 September 2013

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