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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...
2022
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...
1819
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...
23 March 2025
All the locomotive and coach electrical systems are now operational. Priority work during the period has included closing out ETCS project actions and completing electrical certification...
06 March 2025
Last week the A1 completed five round trips on the Nene Valley Railway following final snagging work and the installation of a new grate. The locomotive showed itself to be performing...
12 December 2024
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08 December 2024
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Whilst noting that progress continues elsewhere with both our A1 and P2, the focus in Darlington must be on getting the track down in time for S&D 200 next year and, thanks to our...
14 November 2024
We carried out tests providing power to the ETCS from our existing two locomotive power supplies. We could do this in the event of a complete failure of the ETCS battery and...
18 October 2024
With the engine’s arrival at the Great Central Railway (GCR) it was possible to couple the engine and tender together for the first time following the overhaul. This allowed us to...