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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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Four tickets available for 'The...

23 July 2012

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Owing to changes in their arrangements, four passengers are unfortunately unable to travel with us so we have two pairs of tickets available for Wednesday's run.  If you would like to enjoy a day...

Special Arrangements on 'The...

22 July 2012

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is pleased to announce the availability of a very limited number of ONE WAY ONLY seats from York to London King's Cross on 'The Elizabethan' express on Wednesday 25th...

‘The Elizabethan’ express...

22 July 2012

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London King’s Cross to Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th July 2012 with famous new steam locomotive 60163 Tornado and iconic Deltic D9009 Alycidon The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity...

Tornado to take HRH The Prince...

17 July 2012

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HRH The Prince of Wales will travel to Northumberland on Monday 23rd July 2012 by The Royal Train, pulled by 60163 Tornado.  Highlighting small family businesses and community volunteering are the...

Tornado Update

11 July 2012

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The repair to Tornado's firebox has been completed on schedule and approved by the Trust's boiler inspector.  Tornado will now resume her tours schedule starting with the Trust's own 'The...

5th July - a substitution for...

04 July 2012

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Following Tornado's appearance on 'The Cathedrals Express' from London King's Cross to Durham on Saturday 30th June a tiny steam leak was discovered in her firebox when she returned to Southall...

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