Work progresses on the frames

We've had to replace the 1" Philidas nuts on the locomotive frames as the ones originally fitted were from a defective batch. This task is now complete, in total 617 nuts have been...

Winter 2026

Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

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...

A1 Winter Maintenance

As planned, Tornado is spending January and February at Darlington for winter maintenance and annual recertification.  The work started with a boiler washout and...

Winter railtour roundup

Now stabled 'at home' in Darlington Locomotive Works, Tornado spent November static awaiting our next turn of duty. With two mainline passenger trains remaining in our calendar, our team...

Engineering Director Opportunity

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...