Tornado 2014 calendar now...

The great 2014 Tornado Calendar is now available. With a different high quality image of Tornado for each month, this is a must have item or Christmas present for all fans or followers of the big,...

July 2013

July 2013

Tornado is five!

TORNADO CELEBRATES FIFTH BIRTHDAY - Five years since new steam locomotive’s historic first moves in Darlington The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity behind famous new steam...

9th July - Swanage run - diesel...

Unfortunately, owing to the fine weather we are enjoying, today's trip to Swanage will be diesel hauled because of a high fire risk.

An A1 at 'The Great Gathering'

Tornado is today joining 'The Great Gathering' at the National Railway Museum, York, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the world speed record for steam. On 3rd July 1938 Gresley class A4...

Early repayment of Bearer Bonds!

Early repayment of the £500,000 4% unsecured bearer bonds 2012-2016 issued by the Trust during 2004 The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity behind steam locomotive 60163 Tornado, is...