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Last-Built Class 08 Shunter...

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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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Bachmann unveils model support...

17 August 2011

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A support coach and crew are an essential part of the long distance operation of preserved steam locomotives in the United Kingdom on the main line. Since main line steam operations ended in...

'Fab Four' Gala Postponed

16 August 2011

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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

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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

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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...

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29 July 2011

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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...

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