Tornado to hit Didcot!
New build Peppercorn class A1 Pacific steam locomotive 6016
3 Tornado is to pay a whirlwind visit to Didcot Railway Centre, from 9
th – 17
th June 2011.
It is expected that many people will wish to see 60163
Tornado, as the locomotive has recently had a change of livery to British Railways Brunswick green (as worn bt the original A1s for most of their lives) from the previous livery of Apple Green.
The only date that this world famous locomotive will be in steam and working at the centre, is Saturday 11
th June 2011. On all the other days, the locomotive will be on static display at the centre.
Also in steam on 11
th June will be newly completed steam railmotor No 93. It was officially launched on 28
th May 2011, following a 13 year restoration, involving a brand new vertical boiler and power bogie, and a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The steam railmotor is the forerunner of today’s multiple unit trains, being an example of the first generation of trains that were self-propelled, and could be driven from either end. Joining the party will be
Fire Fly, Britain's other barnd new loco!
