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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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22nd June - history made in York

16 June 2010

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LOCOMOTIVES CREATE HISTORY IN YORK   History will be created in York next week when the city plays host to some spectacular sights at the National Railway Museum (NRM).  Two of the world’s most...

Escape the World Cup with steam!

15 June 2010

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Escape the World Cup Final with the Romance of Steam   For football fans the World Cup Final on Sunday 11th July 2010 will be the most exciting and eagerly awaited day of the year. But many...

Win a ride on Mallard to Shildon

15 June 2010

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WIN A RIDE ON MALLARD’S FOOTPLATE TO SHILDON, HAULED BY TORNADO The National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is giving one lucky person the opportunity to ride on the footplate of Mallard as she is...

Tornado supports Afghan Heroes

15 June 2010

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New steam locomotive Tornado supports the Afghan Heroes Charity on Father’s Day   Fathers’ Day 2010 will be a day to remember for many veterans of the Afghan War. Steam excursion promoter Steam...

Tornado update 08.06.10

05 June 2010

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Following investigations in partnership with Dampflokwork Meinengen (Tornado's boiler manufacturers), the Trust's VAB and insurers, repairs to Tornado have been put in hand and rapidly effected....

June 2010

05 June 2010

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