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Winter 2026

12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

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Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

26 Feb 2026 Thursday

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Tornado, Our Latest News, Our Latest News

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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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Tornado heads back to the GCR

09 February 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

The Great Central Railway is delighted and honoured to welcome back the A1 Steam Trust and Tornado for a second visit. Here’s an overview of what’s set to be three very busy weeks in March.  ...

Winter draw winners announced!

09 February 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

The A1 Trust's ongoing series of draws ahs produced three winners this winter: Tornado Winter Draw Winners   1.  Mr W A Parker - The Waverley Headboard - Ticket 02253   2.  Mr M D Flavell -...

February 2010

05 February 2010

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

February 2010

Tornado to tackle Shap with...

29 January 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

Join Tornado as the locomotive travels north to Carlisle over the fearsome Shap bank and takes in the fabulous scenery of the Cumbrian Fells and the Settle and Carlisle railway, all in one day! In...

Storm warning! Driving courses...

21 January 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado is set to return to Leicestershire in March, don't miss your chance to drive or ride behind this new steam legend.   The Great Central Railway is delighted to confirm a return visit by...

Tornado to pull the Royal Train...

21 January 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will arrive at the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station by Royal Train, pulled by Tornado – Britain’s newest steam locomotive.  ...

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