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This week has seen the start of testing at speed for the world’s first operational steam locomotive to be fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology. Tornado – a modern steam locomotive built in 2008 – is the...
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We are pleased to announce that Tornado has been requested to haul three legs of Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain’ land cruise in five week’s time. Tornado will haul the following...
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On Wednesday 26th March, No. 60163 Tornado undertook a loaded test run as part of its main line tests ahead of passenger trains later this spring. The locomotive ran from Carnforth to Hellifield, Blackburn and Preston before returning...
31 March 2004
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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE BOND ISSUE Haft-million pound 4% unsecured bearer bonds launched to accelerate completion of No. 60163 Tornado The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the...
22 January 2004
LOCAL MP PRAISES TORNADO PROJECT The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new main line steam locomotive in Britain for over 40 years, today welcomed the...
05 October 2002
NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE MOVES FOR FIRST TIME ON OWN WHEELS 150 to attend Convention to review progress The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building the first new...
29 September 2002
NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TO MOVE FOR FIRST TIME ON SATURDAY 150 to attend Convention on Saturday 5th October to review progress The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is...
03 August 2002
MORE PROGRESS ON NEW STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TORNADO The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that is building, Tornado, the first new mainline steam locomotive in Britain for 40 years...