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16 Oct 2026 Friday

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NYMR Visit and Planned Maintenance

2 Sep 2026 Wednesday

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  Tornado has enjoyed an extended visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) with twelve successful days of operation despite the high temperatures across the...

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Trust appoints Paul Roe as...

15 Jul 2026 Wednesday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Roe as a Trustee of the charity and Operations Director. Paul joins the Board bringing extensive operational leadership experience together with a lifelong...

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Tornado's overhaul commences

27 January 2022

Tornado, Our Latest News

After a busy few days, Tornado rests inside the sheds at Locomotive Maintenance Services (LMS). The tender tank is off its frames to facilitate European Rail Traffic Management System (ETCS)...

Ben McDonald talks to...

24 January 2022

Tornado, Our Latest News

Ben McDonald is the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s Group Engineering Director for Tornado and Prince of Wales as well as being a Great Central and RPSI volunteer. Nick Brodrick breaks into his busy...

Resignation of A1SLT Trustee...

21 December 2021

Tornado, Our Latest News

Long-standing member of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Mark Allatt, has decided to step back from his role as a Trustee and Council member with immediate effect.  Mark has been associated with the...

Autumn 2021

24 November 2021

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Tornado - an engineering update

18 November 2021

Tornado, Our Latest News

We are sorry to advise that on the 12th November Tornado suffered a number of wheel flats. This was caused by a slide during the current leaf fall season. Initial examinations after the weekend...

Tornado Overhaul Campaign – The...

29 September 2021

Tornado, Our Latest News

It is recognised that steam locomotives, like teenagers, are expensive creatures and so it follows that Tornado is no different! Now in her 13th year in steam, No.60163 Tornado is due to undergo...

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