Tornado gets away from Goathland – Alan Weaver

Another impressive shot at Goathland – Alan Weaver

An interesting shot at Grosmont – Mandy Grant

Tornado ascends Goathland Bank – Mandy Grant

The visit to the NYMR was marked by frequent snow showers – Mandy Grant

While in traffic Tornado carried a wreath in honour of Sir William McAlpine – Mandy Grant

Running main line tours can be a challenge at the best of times and the failure of a relay in Tornado’s TPWS system while she was at the GCR(N) caused the burning of much midnight oil.  Alas, during preparation for ‘The North Briton’ the replacement component also failed, leaving no time to rectify the fault.  Rather than cancel the train the decision was taken to run with a DBC Class 66 on the front to give the train the signalling protection it needed.

Piloted by 66014, ‘The North Briton’ passes Hambleton West Junction – Gareth Griffiths

In beautiful sunshine (unusual for the S&C!) the train passes Birkett – Neil Whitaker

Wetheral Viaduct, another stunning location – Neil Whitaker

Tornado crosses Stanford-upon-Soar viaduct – Paul Davies

No. 60163 at Rushcliffe Halt – Paul Davies

Mandy Grant assists a young Tornado fan – Paul Davies

With Tornado’s season finished, the locomotive was taken by road to Locomotive Maintenance Services in Loughborough (which is not rail connected) for routine winter maintenance including a cylinder re-bore.

Tornado arrives at LMS on an Allelys’ low-loader – Steve Bates

No time was wasted in getting the overhaul started – Graeme Bunker-James

A shore line provides power for No. 60163’s lighting – Graeme Bunker-James

Working the PADDINGTON 2 special, Tornado approaches Egham – Thomas Shrimpton

The train runs in to Redhill station – David Ireland

Safely back at Victoria station – Thomas Shrimpton

On a bitterly cold day, Tornado is reflected in the canal at Ansty – Neil Whitaker

The train is caught at Town Thorns footbridge – James Billingham

No. 60163 emerges from the train shed at Chester – Peter Lovell

Double departure?  No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell and Tornado at Chester – Peter Lovell

Bathed in evening sunshine, Tornado stands on shed – Andrew Shapland

No. 60163 took part in an evening photo-shoot while at Didcot – Andrew Shapland

Tornado moves round the shed yard – Andrew Shapland

Dawn at Old Oak Common, Tornado is readied for a long day- Alex Morton

Hugh Bonneville and Princes William and Harry at Paddington – James Gillham- Studiocanal

Prince William talks to passengers – James Gillham- Studiocanal

The Duchess of Cambridge meets some of the children – James Gillham- Studiocanal

Hugh Bonneville, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin with two of the children – James Gillham- Studiocanal

The Princes and the Duchess of Cambridge meet a certain small bear – James Gillham- Studiocanal

Paddington meets the crew – Alex Morton

Hugh Parker and Traction Inspector Don Clarke look on – James Gillham- Studiocanal

Tornado stands at Platform 1, Paddington – Alex Morton

Tornado is panned at Staveley on the outward run – Alan Weaver

‘The Tees-Tyne Express’ crosses the Tyne on the King Edward Bridge – Michael Denholm

Tornado is readied for departure from Newcastle – Mandy Grant

Saturday 30th September saw the Trust host one of its most successful Conventions ever.  Over 220 people crammed into the Mercure Kings Hotel and later Darlington Locomotive Works to catch up with all the current Trust news.

Graeme Bunker-James addresses the audience – Mandy Grant

Covenantors transferred to DLW by vintage bus – Mandy Grant

Covenantors view progress at the Works – Mandy Grant

The assembled crew pose for the group photo – Mandy Grant