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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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March 2013

01 March 2013

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March 2013

Marmion - another A1 history

28 February 2013

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Phil Champion has continued his sterling work cataloguing the histories of the original A1's and we can now bring you the life story of No. 60132 No. 60132 Marmion.

February 2013

26 February 2013

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February 2013

January 2013

24 January 2013

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January 2013

Going Underground.....

19 January 2013

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust was delighted to assist London Transport Museum through the loan of its authentic-looking LED headlamps for use with Metropolitan Locomotive No. 1 (built in 1898) on...

Darstaed tinplate Tornado

02 January 2013

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Darstaed Models was acquired by Andries Grabowsky, a Dutchman, in 1993.  The company has been making tinplate models in 'O' gauge ever since.  The company is proud to announce its first engine,...

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