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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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2018 Tornado Railtours brochure...

03 October 2017

Tornado, Our Latest News

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust are extremely proud to be celebrating Tornado’s Tenth Anniversary in 2018. We have accomplished so much since this new build locomotive was completed a decade ago,...

Tornado's tender appeal reaches...

22 September 2017

Tornado, Our Latest News

Over 163 supporters have now joined The 163 Pacifics Club - The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce that its fundraising campaign – The 163 Pacifics Club - to purchase the...

'The Ebor Flyer' - SOLD OUT

20 September 2017

Tornado, Our Latest News

Following a successful test run in April 2017, when Tornado reached a top speed of 100mph, passengers are now invited to join the locomotive on ‘The Ebor Flyer’. This will be the first public...

September 2017

15 September 2017

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

Tornado set to steam in to the...

08 September 2017

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado, will be working on the scenic North Yorkshire Moors Railway line from Saturday 3rd March to Sunday 11th March, and you don’t want to miss it!  The popular locomotive is always a big hit...

Summer 2017

24 August 2017

Tornado, The Communication Cord, Prince of Wales, The Communication Cord, Highlander, The Communication Cord

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