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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...
2022
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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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...
14 March 2022
As part of the work to install ETCS (European Train Control System) onto Tornado and other steam locomotives in the U.K. a supply of Turbo Generators is required. DB Meiningen of...
11 March 2022
Those of you who have followed previous reports will recognise that we are now seven weeks into the overhaul of Tornado. Good progress has been made since we started. From this...
09 March 2022
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To meet the demands of a growing organisation, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has created the position of Director of Marketing and Communications to oversee all aspects of PR, promotion and...
04 March 2022
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Work has now officially begun on Darlington’s Railway Heritage Quarter which provides a new home for the Trust and will be at the heart of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington...
25 February 2022
The temporary workshop has been completed at Locomotive Maintenance Services, bar a few final touches, and the lighting and shelving are finished with items already in undercover storage, freeing...
11 February 2022
Tornado's current boiler was lifted today, Friday 11th February. In a change to the original plan, it will be transported to Meiningen to be serviced and returned to the UK. We are taking this...