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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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'Help for Heroes' Special

26 July 2011

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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

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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...

'The Cathedrals Express'...

17 July 2011

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Tornado will start her 2011 season of trains for Steam Dreams hauling the ‘The Cathedrals Express’ on Thursday 4th August from Cambridgeshire to Bath & Bristol and return.  The locomotive is now...

July 2011

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Tornado to star at SSS3...

29 June 2011

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Tornado to Star at SSS3 Spectacular Celebrity 'new-build' 'A1' class 'Pacific' No. 60163 Tornado will make its first ever visit to North Wales, with a debut at the Llangollen Railway for the...

An additional 'Torbay Express'...

28 June 2011

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ADDITIONAL ‘TORBAY EXPRESS’ FOR NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TORNADO Tornado, the first new main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years, will start her season hauling the...

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