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12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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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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Autumn 2017

17 November 2017

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The Prince of Wales 69th Birthday

14 November 2017

Tornado, Our Latest News

Today marks the 69th birthday of the Prince of Wales.  It is worth remembering that No. 2007 was named in his honour of his 65th birthday!  This is how we announced the news then….. “In honour...

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

Tornado, Our Latest News

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

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