An A1 at 'The Great Gathering'

Tornado is today joining 'The Great Gathering' at the National Railway Museum, York, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the world speed record for steam. On 3rd July 1938 Gresley class A4...

Early repayment of Bearer Bonds!

Early repayment of the £500,000 4% unsecured bearer bonds 2012-2016 issued by the Trust during 2004 The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity behind steam locomotive 60163 Tornado, is...

Tornado at the 'Head of Steam'

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has presented a Bachmann model of Tornado to the Head of Steam Museum in Darlington for display with other models.  It will be placed in their locomotive model case...

Spring 2013

Spring 2013 

June 2013

June 2013

Air pump update

Update: Repairs to Tornado are well advanced with two airpumps expected to be returned from refurbishment on 17/5/13. The locomotive will then be tested and all systems checked before being made...