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In a bitter sweet moment, the Trust has this week vacated the historic Carriage Works on Hopetown Lane, Darlington. We left our home of more than 25 years, to move across the tracks to a new, purpose-built facility on Bonomi Way. P2...
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has been privileged to have a firm relationship with the Monarch and his Queen since 2008. At this time consideration was being given to the naming of Tornado following completion....
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Ahead of our move to the new Darlington Locomotive Works next month, we are pleased to report that Wilmott Dixon are concluding work on the building as planned. The final fit out is underway, with snagging lists agreed and due for completion...
13 January 2023
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Now that the boiler is back on British soil, and strides are being made in Darlington to have it steam tested and re-clad within the next few weeks, it's all hands to the pump in...
Since its arrival back at Darlington Locomotive Works (DLW), Tornado's boiler has been subject to much activity with the replacement of many of the overhauled fittings and a start made on...
11 January 2023
Whilst we look forward to updating you all with the news that our flagship locomotive, Tornado, is finally back on the rails, unfortunately that day is a little further away than any of...
12 December 2022
Tornado's boiler this morning arrived back at Darlington Locomotive Works following a nine month overhaul at DB Meiningen, Germany. The long journey home began on Friday, around a week...
09 December 2022
We are delighted to bring you the excellent news that Tornado's boiler passed its hydraulic tests last week and is today leaving DB Meiningen headed back to the UK. Whilst in...
03 December 2022
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