Tornado has been withdrawn from ‘The Cathedrals Express’ tour on Saturday 23
rd November 2013. During our usual examination and monitoring procedures it was identified that we would need to replace two firebox stays ahead of the next operation. Due to their location it is not possible to complete this work in the time before the run.
Tornado was due to enter winter maintenance at Barrow Hill on Monday 25
th November and this will take place as scheduled.
Tornado will be deputised on ‘The Cathedrals Express’ by
Britannia. We apologise for the disappointment that this will no doubt bring to those who were looking forward to travelling with
Tornado on this occasion. Keep an eye on
www.a1steam.com for
Tornado’s 2014 tours.