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As the overhaul of No. 60163 Tornado draws to a close the locomotive has taken the short trip from LMS' workshop at Loughborough to nearby Toton. This is to allow access to the wheel lathe, where Tornado has previously been for...
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At the end of September, Tornado's boiler left Darlington Locomotive Works headed for Locomotive Maintenance Services (LMS) in Loughborough. On arrival, the ashpan was fitted beneath the firebox and it was lifted as one onto the frames. A few...
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24 September 2022
After recently reuniting Tornado's tender frame with the wheel sets, the tender tank was lifted onto the frames. The tender will now receive its top coats of paint ahead of fitting out...
15 September 2022
Tornado's support coach, No. 21249, moved from the GCR to Nemesis Rail a few weeks ago for a bogie swap. Hopefully once the music stops it will be sitting on a pair of newly refurbished...
08 September 2022
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, based in Darlington, is profoundly shocked and deeply saddened at the news of the death of our beloved Queen, Queen Elizabeth. At this time of National...
27 August 2022
18 August 2022
Myriad tasks have been performed at Locomotive Maintenance Services (LMS) at Loughborough. This gallery illustrates some of the many tasks underway or completed. Click on the images below to...
17 August 2022
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) and DB Cargo UK Ltd are pleased to announce a three year agreement to operate steam hauled charter trains in the U.K. Commencing in 2023, and to run for an...