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The 27th September 2025 marked 200 years to the date that Locomotion No.1 hauled the first train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the first public passenger railway. To mark the occasion Tornado was in...
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Just over two weeks before the historic 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), world famous steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado has returned to its home in Darlington for the celebrations. Significantly, it is the...
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09 October 2020
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery...
26 September 2020
For the first time ever our annual convention has gone virtual. It is now available for general viewing so learn more about the construction of the P2, new tours for Tornado and much more by...
11 September 2020
Resplendent in its new coat of paint, Tornado is seen at Carnforth - A1SLT Tornado has been repainted in BR locomotive green as part of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's 30th Anniversary...
21 August 2020
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust - the registered charity that built, owns and operates world-famous 100mph new steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado and is currently building Britain’s most powerful...
18 August 2020
Tornado masquerades as Saint Mungo in honour of the latter's role in the formation of the Trust - Steve Davies (No. 60163 was specially prepared for a Steam Railway magazine cover photo before...
24 July 2020
At the end of July Tornado was back in steam on the main line for a test run to Carnforth ahead of work on the support coach. We were delighted to see the engine in fine fettle after spending...