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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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Tornado, Our Latest News, Our Latest News

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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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Alternative fuel for Tornado?

01 April 2014

Tornado, Our Latest News

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust today announced an existing new partnership with the UK Government to develop a new type of steam locomotive to provide a real alternative to diesel traction on the...

Winter 2014

27 February 2014

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Winter 2014

Once in Blue Moon....

27 February 2014

Tornado, Our Latest News

In a preservation first this Spring, Didcot Railway Centre will host three British Railways blue steam locomotives together in one place. No. 60163 Tornado will join forces with the illustrious ex...

February 2014

18 February 2014

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

February 2014

2014 Photographic Competition!

02 February 2014

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Winter maintenance update - 3

08 January 2014

Tornado, Our Latest News

The third report - John Wilkinson Since our last update considerable progress has been made particularly with the boiler.  We have had a visit from the boiler inspector and following this meeting...

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