Steve Davies MBE appointed new...

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is delighted to announce that Steve Davies MBE has been appointed as Chairman. A former Colonel in the British Army, Steve has been a lifelong railway enthusiast,...

Eight wheels on my tender.......

On Monday 23rd March the newly grit-blasted tender tank was delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works, unloaded onto the Matterson jack spreader beams and duly mounted on the recently acquired and...

March 2020

Improvements at Darlington...

The need for more storage space at Darlington Locomotive Works necessitated the purchase of a further container for which the ground had to be cleared and prepared.  All photos by Daniela Filová...

March tender update

The tender tank has been finished at North View Engineering Solutions (NVES) and exhibits much flatter external panels than those on Tornado’s tender when it had reached this stage - it will now...

Coronavirus Covid -19 Statement

Coronavirus Covid -19 Statement The Trustees of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have been following the guidance from the Government and NHS on the Coronavirus. This week the guidance and direction...