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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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July/August 2012

28 July 2012

Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph

July/August 2012

Saturday 28th July - Class 16...

27 July 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

In association with Pathfinder Tours we find ourselves providing motive power for yet another train this week!  Due to the unavailability of No. 70000 Britannia, Tornado has stepped into the...

A Day To Remember!

23 July 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

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

Tornado, Our Latest News

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

Tornado, Our Latest News

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

Tornado, Our Latest News

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...

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