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Winter 2026

12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

26 Feb 2026 Thursday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed an agreement with Railway Support Services for the hire of diesel shunter 08927 (D4157), which will take up duties as the depot shunter at Darlington Locomotive Works. Completed in December...

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A1 Winter Maintenance

18 Feb 2026 Wednesday

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As planned, Tornado is spending January and February at Darlington for winter maintenance and annual recertification.  The work started with a boiler washout and examination, with the safety valves removed for...

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Winter 2020

09 March 2020

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Early March overhaul update

06 March 2020

Tornado, Our Latest News

Here is another update from Richard Pearson following the progress of Tornado’s winter overhaul.  All photos by Richard Pearson. In order to ensure we have the funds available for No....

Tornado at the Nene Valley...

06 March 2020

Tornado, Our Latest News

From the 21st to the 25th May, Tornado will be operating trains on the Nene Valley Railway and will also be available for a limited number of driver experience courses.  The period encompasses the...

February 2020

04 March 2020

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

Late February overhaul progress

29 February 2020

Tornado, Our Latest News

Here is a further update from Richard Pearson following the progress of Tornado's winter overhaul.  All photos by Richard Pearson. In order to ensure we have the funds available for No....

February news

21 February 2020

Tornado, Our Latest News

This winter Tornado is her undergoing routine maintenance in the engine shed at Leeming Bar, Wensleydale Railway.  During this period the focus is on preparing the locomotive for another season of...

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