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Over 200 people came along to the very first Open Day at the new Darlington Locomotive Works on Saturday 5th August. Supporters and their guests braved torrential rain to get the first look at the inside of the new home for the Trust. Chairman,...
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The last week of August has seen some big milestones hit in Tornado's overhaul. In Loughborough, the driving wheels have been returned to the frames: a significant step fowards! The boiler is now complete; following successful hydraulic...
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After months of frustration and hard work on Tornado's boiler, we are delighted to report that following a successful hydraulic text last week, the boiler today passed its steam test. BES Boiler Inspector Peter Cairns shook hands...
23 November 2001
A1 TRUST LAUNCHES NEW COVENANTOR MAGAZINE TOP LINK The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new mainline steam locomotive in Britain for 40 years at a...
02 October 2000
FIRST WHEELS FITTED TO NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TORNADO Significant new developments at Darlington Locomotive Works The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first...
24 July 2000
THE A1 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN David Champion resigns due to family and business reasons. The trustees of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is...
14 July 2000
ALL SIX 6ft 8in DRIVING WHEELS FOR NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE COMPLETED Finished wheelsets delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works and trial fitted to axleboxes The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust,...
20 April 2000
MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR NEW 21ST CENTURY STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Major Motion Components Forged The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new mainline steam...
20 March 2000
NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE APPRENTICES FOR 21ST CENTURY First outside contract for Darlington Locomotive Works New steam locomotive apprentices are being hired to build new steam locomotives...