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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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A Day To Remember!

23 July 2012

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The first overnight Royal Train hauled by steam for around 50 years 510 miles of Tornado hauling the Royal Train HRH The Prince of Wales's third trip behind Tornado with the Royal Train Tornado's...

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...

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