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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 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...

April 2018

20 April 2018

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