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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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Easyfundraising - an update!

01 November 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

Since publishing this the number of people using this facility and helping Tornado in the process has doubled!  Thank you! There are two ways in which internet users can contribute to Tornado...

John Peppercorn cabs Tornado!

28 October 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

While she was at the Watercress Line, the A1SLT and the Mid Hants Railway welcomed John Peppercorn, the nephew of legendary locomotive designer Arthur Peppercorn OBE (29 January 1889 - 3 March...

Dedicated Donations scheme to end

28 October 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

The dedicated donation scheme for Tornado is being closed on 31st December 2011.  The Trust has raised nearly £250,000 with this fundraising method and there are still some interesting parts to be...

WSR Mileage Competition winner

17 October 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

The winner of our competition held at the West Somerset Railway in August / September 2011 to guess how many miles Tornado would travel during her visit was the Mackay family of West Sussex. The...

Change to the 'British Pullman'

11 October 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

The Trust is disappointed to announce that Tornado will not be hauling the 'British Pullman' on 12th October 2011 and has been replaced by 70000 Britannia.  This is due to a defective pipe...

Tornado by Tom Ingall

05 October 2011

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While there are several in depth books dealing with the technical aspects of Tornado's construction, this neat, A5 sized book captures the passion and heartache of those behind the scenes. Granted...

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