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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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Engineering Director Opportunity

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, a registered charity, is seeking a Director to lead the engineering teams looking after its locomotives. Since forming in 1990, the Trust has enjoyed great success building and operating A1 Class No. 60163...

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Winter 2025

24 March 2025

The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

Tornado returns to the main line!

24 March 2025

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Tornado is now fully certified for the main line having completed a light engine move to Carnforth on 7th March.  It has been a long old slog to get to this happy state of affairs but we now...

March tracklaying progress

23 March 2025

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32 Regiment were on site from 18th November, 18 guys & girls. After an introduction at DLW we walked them round the site explaining the work to be done. In the afternoon work started on...

March ETCS update.

23 March 2025

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All the locomotive and coach electrical systems are now operational.  Priority work during the period has included closing out ETCS project actions and completing electrical certification...

Tornado's Return to the Main Line

06 March 2025

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Last week the A1 completed five round trips on the Nene Valley Railway following final snagging work and the installation of a new grate. The locomotive showed itself to be performing...

Autumn 2024

12 December 2024

The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

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