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Winter 2026

12 Mar 2026 Thursday

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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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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,...

'The Elizabethan' -...

02 January 2013

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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...

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