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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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Locomotive Manager appointed

06 February 2012

Tornado, Our Latest News

Locomotive Manager Appointed The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wilkinson to the newly created position as Locomotive Manager. John will be responsible for day to day...

Support Coach Update

06 February 2012

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Work on the new support coach (Mark 1 BCK E21249) has continued at Darlington over the past three months. Paul Depledge has spent some time working on the electrical system, fitting the locomotive...

Tornado - ready for 2012

06 February 2012

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Following the short notice substitution of Tornado for King Edward I on 'The William Shakespeare' tour from London to Stratford-upon-Avon on 30th December, the locomotive made her way to Ropley on...

Winter Maintenance - a slight delay

30 January 2012

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Whilst the majority of the winter maintenance work has gone extremely well, a minor problem has been found with a component in the engine brake gear.  The 3.5" diameter pin that forms the fulcrum...

January 2012

30 January 2012

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Autumn 2011

27 January 2012

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