Valve Gear Reaches First Milestone

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a brand new P2 class steam locomotive, and that project has taken another step towards completion thanks to the generosity of its donors. Just two months...

TENDER FRAMES DELIVERED TO...

Last week, this eagerly anticipated locomotive took another big step towards completion, as the tender frames which were being manufactured off site were delivered to the Darlington Works. On...

June 2024

A1SLT Signs Armed Forces Covenant

On the evening of Wednesday 12th June, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust officially signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The signatories were AVM Ranald Munro CB CBE TD VR DL, Brigadier...

Tender for Delivery

We have the tank, we have the wheels, and the tender frame is on its way! Last week the tender frames for P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales made the first leg of their journey to...

May ETCS update

Whilst some people may struggle to grasp the scale and complexity of fitting ETCS, Rob Morland and his team have valliantly progressed the project despite assorted hurdles.  With support...