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We are pleased to announce the following dates, that we have agreed with The Railway Touring Company, which will feature Tornado on a range of interesting tours starting in Bristol, London and York taking the locomotive into...
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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...
15 June 2010
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WIN A RIDE ON MALLARD’S FOOTPLATE TO SHILDON, HAULED BY TORNADO The National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is giving one lucky person the opportunity to ride on the footplate of Mallard as she is...
New steam locomotive Tornado supports the Afghan Heroes Charity on Father’s Day Fathers’ Day 2010 will be a day to remember for many veterans of the Afghan War. Steam excursion promoter Steam...
05 June 2010
Following investigations in partnership with Dampflokwork Meinengen (Tornado's boiler manufacturers), the Trust's VAB and insurers, repairs to Tornado have been put in hand and rapidly effected....
Tornado, The Tornado Telegraph
June 2010
31 May 2010
During Tornado's lay-over at Canterbury whilst operating 'The Canterbury Tornado' excursion for Pathfinder Tours, fitters discovered a potential minor fault with a boiler stay. The prudent...
29 May 2010
Pathfinder Tours has arranged a terrific day out with Tornado on Bank Holiday Monday, the 31st May. The day begins diesel hauled from pick up stations through to the London area where locomotives...