The project to build Tornado has had a high media profile since its launch in 1990 but never more so than following her first public move in steam on August 1 2008.

Over the years articles have appeared in almost every UK national newspaper, many regional papers, national and local television and radio, and the specialist engineering and railway press. It's not just the UK press that has covered the story. Tornado has appeared in the media in many overseas countries including Australia, China, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and the USA.

Media contact

Media enquiries should be made to Mark Allatt, chairman of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on +44 (0)7710 878979. Please note that this is not a general enquiries number and is for press use only.