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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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Tornado's recent non-appearance

19 June 2016

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado was de-registered from the Rolling Stock Library at midnight on Friday 10th June. There were no reasons for this in terms of paperwork or mechanical condition of our locomotive....

'The Severn Valley Venturer' -...

10 June 2016

Tornado, Our Latest News

On Thursday 8th September, why not enjoy a special midweek tour, taking No. 60163 Tornado all the way from London to the Severn Valley Railway.  Tornado storms out of London Victoria, via...

Spring 2016

05 June 2016

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Spring 2016

June 2016

01 June 2016

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'The Scarborough Flyer'

11 May 2016

Tornado, Our Latest News

There are still some standard class tickets remaining for the London King's Cross to York (and return) leg of ‘The Scarborough Flyer’ on the 4th of June. Passengers will have around five hours...

'The Robin Hood' - Saturday...

13 April 2016

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Following the huge success of the 'The Red Rose' and 'The Devon Belle' steam excursions so far this year, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust presents another brand new railtour featuring Britain's...

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