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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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Podcast Project covers the P2...

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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In December, the Trust was contacted by Hayden and Daniel, two media students at Totton College. They requested an interview for a short, one-off podcast on new build locomotives, evaluating the pros and cons of new build steam. In the...

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Autumn 2025

9 Dec 2025 Tuesday

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The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord, The Communication Cord

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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...

Summer 2012

01 December 2012

Tornado, The Communication Cord, Prince of Wales, The Communication Cord, Highlander, The Communication Cord

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