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11 Apr 2025 Friday

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This week has seen the start of testing at speed for the world’s first operational steam locomotive to be fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology. Tornado – a modern steam locomotive built in 2008 – is the...

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Tornado to appear on 'The Great...

28 Mar 2025 Friday

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We are pleased to announce that Tornado has been requested to haul three legs of Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain’ land cruise in five week’s time.  Tornado will haul the following...

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Successful Test Runs for Tornado

28 Mar 2025 Friday

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On Wednesday 26th March, No. 60163 Tornado undertook a loaded test run as part of its main line tests ahead of passenger trains later this spring. The locomotive ran from Carnforth to Hellifield, Blackburn and Preston before returning...

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Road Show in Farnborough

29 August 1991

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The A1 Locomotive Project is to hold its next road show at the Railway Enthusiasts' Club, 103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough, Hants on Friday 27th September at 19:30hrs. The project is breaking new...

2nd Farnborough Roadshow

22 March 1991

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The A1 Locomotive Trust is to hold its second road show at the Railway Enthusiasts' Club, 103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough, Hants on Tuesday 31st March at 19:30hrs.  The project is breaking new ground...

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