'The Devon Belle' 25th August

Tornado's destination is the proud West Country city of Exeter, a round trip of over 350 miles with steam all the way!  This is a slightly circular tour of Wessex.  Beginning with a journey down...

P2 Frames Event at Darlington

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company is pleased to confirm the dates for our first open weekend at Darlington Locomotive Works.  Invitations will be sent out to Founders for Friday 18th July,...

Patterns produced

Giving a clear indication of how fast this project is moving ahead, Bakers Patterns of Telford have produced sixteen polystyrene patterns for assorted frame stays, horn guides and brackets for No....

Let Dad drive!

The Ultimate Father's Day Gift: Drive Britain's Newest Steam Locomotive A Driver Experience Day at Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Chesterfield with 60163 Tornado, star of Top Gear's 'Race to the North'...

May 2014

May 2014

Forged in Fire!

Coinciding with St George’s Day, a new fire-breathing dragon was born in the rolling mills of Tata Steel in Scunthorpe yesterday.  The dragon in question is no lightweight but the 21 ton steel...