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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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5th July - a substitution for...

04 July 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

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...

June 2012

28 June 2012

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June 2012

'The Elizabethan' - SOLD OUT

25 June 2012

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We are delighted to report that 'The Elizabethan' is now fully booked.  The A1 Steam Trust is looking forward to a storming day out with Alycidon and Tornado on the 25th of July!

A1SLT Convention to be held at...

24 June 2012

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The A1 Steam Trust is pleased to announce that the annual convention will be based on the Nene Valley Railway, the Convention will take place on the 15th of September with Tornado attending the...

Change of locomotive for 'The...

15 June 2012

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Due to a technical issue that could not be guarranteed to be resolved in time, Tornado will be replaced on tomorrow's 'Cathedrals Express' by 71000 Duke of Gloucester. Tornado's tour programme...

Last call for 'The Elizabethan'

14 June 2012

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'The Elizabethan' is almost sold out.  There are only a handful of standard class tickets available so if you intend to travel on this unique trip be sure to books yours now. Tickets for 'The...

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