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The headboard says it all – Richard Pearson

The train runs into Bank Top station, Darlington – Michael Denholm

Another train shed, this time York – Michael Denholm

Wakefield Westgate –Tony Watson

Lydgate Viaduct, Todmorden – Alan Weaver

Chester – Tony Watson

Sheffield – Alan Weaver

Tornado catches a last glint of sunlight at Ecclesfield – Alan Weaver

At the end of a glorious day out the train heads into the sunset – Alan Weaver

In perfect weather, ‘The Ynys Mon Express’ reaches Rhyl – Alan Weaver

After a long day, Tornado rests back at Crewe – Huw Parker

Heading for the ‘Long Drag’, No. 60163 passes Gisburn – Steve Armitage

Tornado begins to dig in at Stainforth – Steve Armitage

The train negotiates Ribblehead Viaduct – Mick Rogers

Tornado emerges from Blea Moor tunnel – Alan Weaver

‘The Border Raider’ crosses Arten Gill viaduct – David Robinson

Dwarfed by the landscape, the train heads north – David Robinson

A safe arrival in Carlisle – Michael Denholm

On the return leg Tornado races past Milnthorpe – Mick Rogers

Heading for home in the gloaming at Hartford – Mick Rogers

Tornado makes a sure-footed start  from Manchester Piccadilly – Warren Hannabuss

The train winds its sinuous way out of Shrewsbury – Alan Weaver

Tornado roars through Wilmcote with the ‘The Bard of Avon’ – Neil Whitaker 

Safely back in Manchester – Nigel Valentine

Tornado arrives in Carlisle – Jake Mawson

Members of the crew of HMS Prince of Wales joined the train – Paul Bruce

The outward bound train is seen at Stonehaven – Brian Doyle

Another view taken at Stonehaven – Maurice Burns

Roamin’ in the gloamin’ – Tornado returns through Stonehaven – Maurice Burns

Back to work!  Tornado tears past Newton Hall – Craig Oliphant

The train passes Brafferton near Darlington – Maurice Burns

With the North Sea in the background, the train passes Lamberton – Henry Elliott

One minute late!  Edinburgh is reached – Mandy Grant

Fireman Tony Jones and driver Steve Hanczar – Mandy Grant

Traction Inspector Bob Hart – Mandy Grant

Duty done, Tornado heads for Millerhill Yard – Mike Walkingshaw

Tornado runs onto the Wensleydale Railway at Bedale – Andy Galpin

Graeme Bunker-James and Steve Davies at Bedale – Andy Galpin

Tornado works a W.R. service train – Andy Galpin

On 19th February three Tornados overflew Tornado! – Mandy Grant

With Bolton Castle in the background, No. 60163 breasts Preston Summit – Maurice Burns

With the help of the WCRCo, Tornado ran a test train, seen here at Chester-le-Street – Cameron Telfer 

Following a successful test run, Tornado is turned at Carnforth – Dave Hall

At the beginning of January in suitable wintry conditions, Tornado worked a series of photo charter trains on the Nene Valley Railway.  Martin Vos was there to capture the action and sent us these great images.