15 January 2016
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The English preoccupation with visiting the seaside prompted the LNER to launch this famous named train in the summer of 1927, running from London King's Cross. After a wartime pause the...
11 November 2015
It is with great sadness that we have to record the passing of Dorothy Mather, widow of Arthur Peppercorn, on the 10th November at the age of 99. Born Dorothy Patricia Louch, she grew up in a...
'THE DEVON BELLE' - A wonderful spring trip to Exeter On Saturday 2nd April 2016 No. 60163 Tornado will set out from London Waterloo station and head for Devon and the historic city of Exeter....
It is with great regret that we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel ‘The Peppercorn Phoenix’ which was due to run on New Year’s Eve commemorating No. 60145 Saint Mungo’s historic run...
11 October 2015
A New Year’s Eve special marking half a century since Peppercorn class A1 Pacific No. 60145 Saint Mungo’s famous York-Newcastle-York run On 31st December 1965, Peppercorn class A1 No. 60145 Saint...
08 October 2015
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce the recreation of 'The Red Rose' express. This special Valentine's Day main line steam railtour will run from London Paddington to Worcester...