The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is pleased to report that all NDT of boiler plate work has revealed no defects, cracks or grooving and that following its summer vacation closure DB Meiningen staff will be on site with Tornado at Hither Green depot from Monday 26th July to assist with repairs and hydraulic testing.
It is anticipated that Tornado will return to active service on Saturday 14th August with 'The Cathedrals Express' from London King's Cross to York.