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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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Repair situation - a statement

30 October 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Following discussions with our operator DB Cargo, the trustees of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have decided to withdraw No. 60163 Tornado from traffic for the remainder of 2018 in order to...

October repair update

29 October 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Our hoped-for quick return to operations following the valve gear failure on the Ebor flyer on 14th April did not happen for a variety of reasons. However Saturday 6th October was a significant...

New appeal launched for Tornado

18 October 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

APPEAL LAUNCHED TO CELEBRATE TORNADO’S 10TH BIRTHDAY AND IMMINENT RETURN TO MAIN LINE ‘I ♥ 60163’ fundraising campaign towards repairs We have launched a new fundraising campaign to...

October 2018

10 October 2018

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

Tornado repair update

20 September 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is pleased to report that No. 60163 Tornado has successfully completed approximately 50 miles of post-repairs running-in on the Nene Valley Railway (NVR). This was...

September 2018

16 September 2018

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

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