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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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Last call for 'The Devon Belle'!

20 August 2014

Tornado, Our Latest News

There are still a few tickets availabel - don't miss out! The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce the return of 'The Devon Belle', taking in the legendary climb over Honiton...

July 2014

18 August 2014

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

July 2014

New custodian for B1 No. 61306

13 August 2014

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NEW CUSTODIAN FOR THOMPSON CLASS B1 NO. 61306 MAYFLOWER Retired businessman and long-term London & North Eastern Railway enthusiast David Buck has acquired LNER-designed Thompson class B1 No....

Tornado hits the road!

18 July 2014

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With the frames for new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales now in place at Darlington Locomotive Works and all eight driving wheels ordered and in the process of being cast at William Cook...

June 2014

01 July 2014

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

June 2014

'The Devon Belle' 25th August

01 July 2014

Tornado, Our Latest News

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce the return of 'The Devon Belle', taking in the legendary climb over Honiton Bank! 'The Devon Belle' recreates the golden age of steam travel...

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