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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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Podcast Project covers the P2...

3 Feb 2026 Tuesday

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In December, the Trust was contacted by Hayden and Daniel, two media students at Totton College. They requested an interview for a short, one-off podcast on new build locomotives, evaluating the pros and cons of new build steam. In the...

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9 Dec 2025 Tuesday

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'Fab Four' Gala Postponed

16 August 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

Barrow Hill Roundhouse announces postponement of 'The Fab Four' Steam Gala to April 2012 Following the news of further remedial work being required on A3 4472 Flying Scotsman and having had...

Mr. G D. Speight - In Memoriam

04 August 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

The Trustees are honoured to announce that a donation of £10,000 has been received from the family of the late Mr G D Speight. Mr Speight was a long term supporter and covenanter of the Trust and...

Absolutely Chuffed - 2

02 August 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

Absolutely Chuffed: From Dream to Steam is a brand new extended, in-depth film about the amazing story of the 50th Peppercorn class A1 steam locomotive, No. 60163 Tornado.  The original, double...

Summer 2011

29 July 2011

Tornado, The Communication Cord, Prince of Wales, The Communication Cord, Highlander, The Communication Cord

Summer 2011  

'Help for Heroes' Special

26 July 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

Tornado and King Edward I are to haul a train celebrating steam’s return to the main line in 1971 On 8th October 2011 Tornado and No. 6024 King Edward I will haul a special train to celebrate...

W.S.R. Competition winner...

25 July 2011

Tornado, Our Latest News

Congratulations to Mrs. Anne Garland of Northamptonshire who won the competition at West Somerset Railway for guessing how many miles Tornado travelled during her visit in June.  Her prize being...

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