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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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Tornado on the 'Cathedrals...

14 August 2009

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Tornado will be hauling the 'Cathedrals Express' on Saturday 15th August. The times for this train are: London Victoria: 09:51hrsBarnes: 10:11hrsClapham Junction: 10:05hrsWoking:...

August 2009

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Tornado to attend the Bluebell...

21 July 2009

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The Bluebell Railway Preservation Society was founded in March 1959. It took occupation of Sheffield Park Station in May 1959 and ran its first train over the line in May 1960, leading up to the...

Keep safe whilst watching Tornado

21 July 2009

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Wherever Tornado goes many people want to come out and see her pass, and it is always a magnificent experience for young and old alike. When watching Tornado pass from a station or the lineside...

Tornado to hit Didcot

20 July 2009

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This year’s railway preservation sensation, the new-build A1 Tornado, is to visit Didcot Railway Centre from 16 August to 2 September 2009.   The railway centre is open every day in this period,...

The Prince's Tornado heads back...

20 July 2009

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Tornado, the new £3m steam locomotive named earlier this year by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, with be returning to Wales on Saturday 25 July with 'The Towy Tornado'...

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