The Ynys Mon Express

April 2018

Motion repair update

No time has been wasted in arranging the forging and machining of the replacement parts for Tornado's  motion.  Whilst we work hard with our partners to fully understand the causes of the failure...

Quick engineering update

The tender alternator pulley being machined at North View - David Elliott Newly finished equalising levers - David Elliott Brake pins being machined - David Elliott

Prince of Wales 40% funded...

DONATIONS TOWARD BUILDING BRITAIN’S MOST POWERFUL STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PASS £2M We are thrilled to announced that donations to the project have now passed £2m – over 40% of the £5m needed to complete...

Tornado - a further update

Following Tornado’s failure on ‘The Ebor Flyer’ at Sandy on Saturday 14th April 2018, the locomotive was hauled to Peterborough by GBRF class 66 No. 66744 Crossrail, removed from the train at...