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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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A1 Winter Maintenance

18 Feb 2026 Wednesday

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

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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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Hornby announce a new "Tornado"

25 December 2010

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Hornby have announced that they will be producing an OO gauge Tornado as a special addition (R3070) in the main range and also in their Railroad range (R3060) in 2011. The new Hornby Tornado...

Hold the Brunswick green!

24 December 2010

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Hang on chaps, I've got a better idea..... Why don't we paint her in LNER livery as Peppercorn intended? - David Elliott I mean, doesn't it look good? -  David Elliott You can't even see the...

Webshop closed for Christmas

12 December 2010

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The A1 webshop is now closed and no orders will be sent until the 3rd of January On the first day of Christmas Tornado sent to me..... a terrific "Gomm" badge featuring Tornado carrying a...

To Chester at the weekend!

08 December 2010

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The Cathedrals Express heads to Chester this weekend, allowing passengers time to explore this historic city.  Founded 2,000 years ago on the banks of the River Dee, it is the most complete walled...

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The Bath Christmas Market Special

30 November 2010

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On Saturday December 4th, Tornado covers some new ground with an original tour to Bath.  Hauled by 60163 Tornado throughout, the route is via Brent, Acton Wells, Kew, Virginia Water and Woking to...

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