Accucraft and The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust are delighted to announce the production of a live steam, Gauge 1, model of
Tornado, the prototype of which has written a new chapter in the annals of British steam, becoming the first main line steam locomotive to be built since 1960. Accucraft's model faithfully captures the elegance and power of the Peppercorn class A1 design and features all the unique details carried by
Tornado. The model is gas-fired with slide valves and has all the features the Gauge 1 fraternity have come to expect from an Accucraft locomotive. The cylinders are fitted with drain cocks. The chassis is constructed from stainless steel. The boiler is copper, the cab and tender are constructed from etched brass. The UK RRP will be £2895.00 with a release date of 2014 and the model will be available in apple green, blue and BR green. The images shown here are of the engineering sample. The model will be available from the A1 Steam Trust, Accucraft UK and selected retailers. The retail profit from sales of this superb model will go to The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust to complete the financing of
Tornado herself. You can see more
here or download the order form
here.
