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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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February 2010

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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

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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.  ...

Valentine’s Day - experience...

10 January 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado, the first new main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years, will be bringing back the romance of steam with ‘The Cathedrals Express’ on Valentine’s Day, Sunday...

OnTracks wins Tornado's Trust

10 January 2010

Tornado, Our Latest News

Since completion in 2008 Tornado has quickly become a star of TV with appearances on programmes such as BBC 'Top Gear.' The interest in the locomotive has seen demand increase for Tornado related...

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