20th April - an explanation.....

On Saturday 20th September Tornado was operating a Cathedrals Express tour from London to Holyhead and return as far as Crewe. The outward journey was made in wonderful weather with an early...

A message for Covenantors

A sincere apology to all Covenantors for the severely delayed mail out, including details of the "Spring Day Out" at Crewe and "The Elizabethan".  This mailing has now been sent out by First Class...

Footplate days on the N.V.R.

Upcoming Tornado Driver Experience Courses - Nene Valley Railway – Friday 8th November 2013    Driver Experience - £425.00    This course covers the theory and practical driving of a steam...

Covenantors' Spring day out

‘Spring Day Out’ at Crewe Heritage Centre and ‘The Elizabethan’ Rail Tour We are delighted to invite you to our 2013 Spring Day Out at Crewe Heritage Centre on Saturday 27th April 2013.   ...

11th May - North Wales beckons.

Pathfinder tours are organising a great run out to Holyhead in May.  Starting off diesel hauled from the Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Midlands stations the train first heads for the famous railway...

Tornado - a sign of the times!

The Railway Tavern in High Northgate, Darlington, the world's first railway inn, has recently had a new pub sign painted by renowned railway artist Ted Parker.  The double-sided sign features...