About BRIAN MCCULLOCH 31162 will also be on display at Bristol St Philips Marsh HST depot Open Day on Monday 2nd May (May Day Bank Holiday). It is also planned that 31162 will have tyre turning carried out whilst there.
31162 will be making an appearance this year at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st May.
31162 has been invited to attend Swanage Railway Diesel Gala in May
Latest news on the acquisition of 31414 – she has been transported to Barrow Hill for storage and restoration.
31414 has become the latest member of the class to come under the wing of A1A Locomotives Ltd. The acquisition was the result of a number of our shareholders coming together independently to raise sufficient funds to buy and transport 31414 from the owners at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway . Thanks to the generosity of those shareholders, … Read more
From February, the A1A Locomotives newsletter was made available to read online, saving on print and postage costs. Details of the change and how you will be kept up-to-date was described fully in the printed newsletter. There are two new features to help you stay up-to-date: ACCESS YOUR NEWSLETTERS ONLINE Newsletters can be accessed using the ‘MEMBERS LOGIN‘ button … Read more
The A1A Locomotives shed is now providing shelter for 31108, 31162 and 31418. This means our fleet will be protected from the elements in a way we could only dream of in previous years. Your support in getting us to this point has been incredible, putting A1A Locomotives in a great position for future maintenance … Read more
Great news – After 2 years of planning, design, fund raising and construction, we now have a loco under cover in our own dedicated shed. The A1A Locomotives shed at the Midland Railway Centre is now connected and 31418 has taken the rails into No.2 Road. Fantastic work from all concerned, we’re now hoping get the other … Read more
The A1A shed is now largely complete with all brickwork, blockwork, cladding, doors etc fitted. Work is taking place to lay trackwork and internal walls are being painted. It is hoped to commence using the shed within the next month. A big thank you to all those that donated money / purchased extra shares to … Read more
Work on 31418 has seen 12 overhauled fuel Injectors fitted along with relevant pipework. Work to the wheelsets has also been undertaken. Work has started on renewing the steel above the handrail recesses at no 2 end with the corroded areas cut out ready for renewal. Door frames and cab doors are being ‘adjusted’ to … Read more