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12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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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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Coupling rods fitted

04 October 2004

Tornado, Our Latest News

MAJOR STEP FORWARD AS NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE BECOMES A ‘PACIFIC’ Coupling rods fitted to Tornado at Darlington Locomotive Works The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is...

The Communication Cord

01 October 2004

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Boiler supplier choosen

09 August 2004

Tornado, Our Latest News

MAJOR STEP FORWARD AS BOILER SUPPLIER CHOSEN FOR NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Contract to redesign boiler of No. 60163 Tornado to meet 21st Century requirements agreed The A1 Steam Locomotive...

Bond Issue Launched

31 March 2004

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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE BOND ISSUE Haft-million pound 4% unsecured bearer bonds launched to accelerate completion of No. 60163 Tornado The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the...

Local MP Alan Milburn Supports...

22 January 2004

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LOCAL MP PRAISES TORNADO PROJECT The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new main line steam locomotive in Britain for over 40 years, today welcomed the...

Local MP Praised Project

22 January 2004

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LOCAL MP PRAISES TORNADO PROJECT The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new main line steam locomotive in Britain for over 40 years, today welcomed the...

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