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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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Buy the power of steam for your...

31 May 2008

Tornado, Our Latest News

“This Father’s Day [Sunday 15th June] will be the last one when you can buy a part of new steam locomotive Tornado for your Dad or Granddad before it is completed”, said Mark Allatt, Chairman of...

Tornado's first move to be on...

27 May 2008

Tornado, Our Latest News

Mark Allatt, chairman of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust commented: “We are now clearly on the final stretch of the project to build Tornado, with just a few weeks until she moves under her own...

Volunteers needed

14 May 2008

Tornado, Our Latest News

Volunteers are needed to help at various events that the Trust is attending throughout this year. If anyone can spare a day or two to help and would like to join the team, please get in touch with...

The Communication Cord

01 May 2008

Tornado, The Communication Cord, Prince of Wales, The Communication Cord, Highlander, The Communication Cord

May 2008

Tender tank fitted to frames

22 April 2008

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FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING Mark Allatt, chairman of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust commented: “Although the Trust’s fundraising efforts are breaking all previous records, significant increases in...

£50,000 more needed to get...

24 March 2008

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Mark Allatt, chairman of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust commented: "Although the Trust’s fundraising efforts are breaking all previous records there have been significant increases in...

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