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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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Tornado celebrates her birthday...

03 August 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Over 100 supporters of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust gathered at Darlington Locomotive Works on Saturday 28th July to celebrate the tenth birthday of new steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado. The...

A1 Steam Locomotive Trust...

28 July 2018

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Vacancy: Engineering and Workshop Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) at its base in Darlington in the role of Engineering and Workshop...

July 2018

25 July 2018

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

Tornado - repair update 16th...

16 July 2018

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust and its contractors continue to work hard to return No. 60163 Tornado to traffic following the locomotive’s failure on ‘The Ebor Flyer’ in April. Unfortunately, there...

Sweatshirt (Green)

11 July 2018

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Really comfortable sweatshirts, each with an embroidered Tornado logo, just order the size you want - go on, spoil yourself or someone you love! Sweat shirts - Green, 50% cotton 50% polyester,...

Repairs update

22 June 2018

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Repairs continue apace to get Tornado back into traffic. The work to re-bore the valves is complete and manufacture or repair of the necessary new components is well advanced. The nature of the...

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