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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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Podcast Project covers the P2...

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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In December, the Trust was contacted by Hayden and Daniel, two media students at Totton College. They requested an interview for a short, one-off podcast on new build locomotives, evaluating the pros and cons of new build steam. In the...

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Autumn 2025

9 Dec 2025 Tuesday

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The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

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Spring 2018

07 June 2018

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Repair progess

05 June 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Work continues to return Tornado to operation following the unfortunate incident on ‘The Ebor Flyer’ on 14th April. Our focus is on repairs to the engine’s valve bores, including the fitment of...

Tornado - repair update

11 May 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Following Tornado's failure whilst hauling 'The Ebor Flyer' investigations have continued and are now drawing to a close. On conclusion of the investigation we will publish an update on the key...

The Ynys Mon Express

03 May 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Motion repair update

25 April 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

No time has been wasted in arranging the forging and machining of the replacement parts for Tornado's  motion.  Whilst we work hard with our partners to fully understand the causes of the failure...

Tornado - a further update

20 April 2018

Tornado, Our Latest News

Following Tornado’s failure on ‘The Ebor Flyer’ at Sandy on Saturday 14th April 2018, the locomotive was hauled to Peterborough by GBRF class 66 No. 66744 Crossrail, removed from the train at...

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