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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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Autumn tracklaying update

08 December 2024

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Whilst noting that progress continues elsewhere with both our A1 and P2, the focus in Darlington must be on getting the track down in time for S&D 200 next year and, thanks to our...

November ETCS update

14 November 2024

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We carried out tests providing power to the ETCS from our existing two locomotive power supplies.  We could do this in the event of a complete failure of the ETCS battery and...

October ETCS update

18 October 2024

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With the engine’s arrival at the Great Central Railway (GCR) it was possible to couple the engine and tender together for the first time following the overhaul.  This allowed us to...

Tornado Main Line Return Delayed

09 September 2024

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The Trust has made the very difficult decision to cancel ‘The Ribblehead Rambler’ on Saturday 21st September. We apologise wholeheartedly to all those who have been looking...

Latest From Tornado's Return to...

19 August 2024

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Following a hopeful start to last week, with a warming fire lit, it has become apparent that we no longer have the time required to confidently meet our August bank holiday heritage line...

Spring/Summer 2024

18 August 2024

The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

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