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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 and Paddington at the...

13 November 2017

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In celebration of the release of Paddington 2 we are pleased to announce Tornado and Paddington™ Sunday 6th May 2018 Ride a Steam Train behind Tornado at Wansford! Plus meet Paddington at...

November 2017

10 November 2017

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

Britain's most exclusive...

02 November 2017

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CELEBRATE TORNADO’S 10th BIRTHDAY IN STYLE WITH BRITAIN’S MOST EXCLUSIVE STEAM RAILTOUR We are delighted to announce that as part of its 10th birthday celebrations next year Tornado will haul...

October 2017

16 October 2017

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

A home fit for an A1!

09 October 2017

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FORMER STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY SHED TO PROVIDE NEW BASE FOR TORNADO AND PRINCE OF WALES The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce plans for a new multi-million-pound main line...

Convention raffle winners

09 October 2017

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The hugely successful raffle was drawn at the Convention and we are pleased to announce the winners (who will also be contacted): 1st prize – 22002 Mr Atkins 2nd prize – 36884 Douglas...

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