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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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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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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...
09 May 2013
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Update: Repairs to Tornado are well advanced with two airpumps expected to be returned from refurbishment on 17/5/13. The locomotive will then be tested and all systems checked before being made...
08 May 2013
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23 April 2013
As you may already be aware, Tornado failed on the return leg of a rail tour to Holyhead on Saturday 20th April due to a faulty air pump. It is imperative that we return Tornado to full working...
22 April 2013
On Saturday 20th September Tornado was operating a Cathedrals Express tour from London to Holyhead and return as far as Crewe. The outward journey was made in wonderful weather with an early...
20 April 2013
A sincere apology to all Covenantors for the severely delayed mail out, including details of the "Spring Day Out" at Crewe and "The Elizabethan". This mailing has now been sent out by First Class...
12 April 2013
Upcoming Tornado Driver Experience Courses - Nene Valley Railway – Friday 8th November 2013 Driver Experience - £425.00 This course covers the theory and practical driving of a steam...