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Celebration of Steam in...

20 Jun 2025 Friday

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This September marks the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The eyes of the world will be on the North East for Railway 200, and as part of the celebrations Hopetown, Darlington will play host to a...

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Summer Tours Announced for Tornado

19 May 2025 Monday

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We are pleased to announce the following dates, that we have agreed with The Railway Touring Company, which will feature Tornado on a range of interesting tours starting in Bristol, London and York taking the locomotive into...

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‘World first’ digitally...

11 Apr 2025 Friday

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This week has seen the start of testing at speed for the world’s first operational steam locomotive to be fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology. Tornado – a modern steam locomotive built in 2008 – is the...

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December 2012

21 December 2012

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Hornby P2 and blue Tornado!

18 December 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

The new Hornby range is always an eagerly awaited announcement and this year has proved no different!  Amongst all of the new items there is one that stands out above all others and that is the...

60,163 miles and still counting!

17 December 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

Yes, Tornado's 'odometer' has indeed been through 60163 miles. This occurred during the trip on 1st December (Ipswich - Bath/Bristol). Tornado started the day on 60023 (Golden Eagle!) miles and...

23rd December - another bonus run!

17 December 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

What could be more enjoyable than a steam train trip around the beautiful Kent coast?  This circular tour often appeals to those who wish to experience the leisurely pace of steam travel without...

Last call for Christmas on the...

13 December 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

Saturday the 15th of December is the last date orders taken by our team at the online store can be guaranteed for Christmas.  If you haven't done your Christmas shopping with The A1 Steam Trust...

8th December - bonus trip to...

06 December 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado has picked up a run from Southend and Upminster to Oxford this Saturday, the 8th December.  A last minute change of motive power means The A1 Steam Trust has scrambled a support crew and...

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