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Supporters' Open Day

5 Sep 2023 Tuesday

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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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Wheeled Frames and Painted...

5 Sep 2023 Tuesday

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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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Success! Tornado's boiler...

12 Jul 2023 Wednesday

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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...

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Top Link Magazine launched

23 November 2001

Tornado, Our Latest News

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...

First wheels fitted

02 October 2000

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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...

New Chairman appointed

24 July 2000

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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...

All six driving wheels completed

14 July 2000

Tornado, Our Latest News

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,...

Motion components forged

20 April 2000

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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...

Apprentices taken on

20 March 2000

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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...

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