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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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'The Elizabethan' -...

02 January 2013

Tornado, Our Latest News

On Saturday 8th June we will be running ‘The Elizabethan’ – London King’s Cross to Edinburgh and return (return locomotive to be advised) with booking through Pathfinder Tours.  Reservations can...

December 2012

21 December 2012

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December 2012

Hornby P2 and blue Tornado!

18 December 2012

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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