'THE WHITE ROSE' EXPRESS RE-DATED TO TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2015

London King's Cross to York and return with No. 60163 Tornado and iconic Deltic D9009 Alycidon

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has re-dated its recreation of 'The White Rose' express from Tuesday 2nd June 2015 to Tuesday 7th July 2015 due to the overrun of the locomotive's overhaul. 'The White Rose' was the premier train from London to Yorkshire in the post-war period and this unique railtour will combine nearly 200 miles of travel behind each of the now famous star of BBC Top Gear's 'Race to the North' No. 60163 Tornado and iconic Deltic D9009 Alycidon.

Fresh from her intermediate overhaul and newly repainted into her glorious apple green livery Tornado will be hauling the Trust's first rail tour of 2015 on Tuesday 7th July 2015 from York to London King's Cross, taking over from Alycidon which hauled the northbound leg. We are pleased to confirm that the carriages will be in the historic carmine and cream livery and those passengers in premier dining on 'The White Rose' will receive a traditional silver service throughout the journey. We expect there to be much fast running with Tornado at her permitted maximum speed of 75mph and Alycidon at 100mph.

Heading north covering 189 miles along the East Coast Main Line, Alycidon will stretch her legs along the line she once frequented, taking in the magnificent sights of the summer countryside heading towards the picturesque and historic City of York. A pick-up will be made along the way at Potters Bar. On arrival at York passengers will have time to explore the wonderful city, with its famous Minster and National Railway Museum, before boarding 'The White Rose' for its return leg to the capital hauled by No. 60163 Tornado.

Tornado is seen at Grassthorpe Level Crossing with last year's 'White Rose' - Richard Brothwell

Tornado will be hauling a limited number of main line railtours during 2015, with all profits going towards the upkeep of this magnificent locomotive. Consequently, space on this train is likely to be at a premium and so an early reservation is recommended.  

 Provisional Timings for ‘The White Rose’ express on Tuesday 7^th July 2015 are as follows:

Terms and conditions are available on request.

Tickets for the ‘The White Rose’ are priced at standard class (adult £99.00), first class non-dining (adult £139.00) and premier dining (adult £225.00) with all profits going to The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust. Tables for two in first class and premier dining are available for a supplement of £25.00 per person.

Bookings by debit or credit card are via our ticket agents UK Railtours on 01438 715050 www.ukrailtours.com  or through www.a1steam.com.

Mark Allatt, chairman, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, commented, “The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is disappointed to that No. 60163 Tornado’s overhaul has overrun, necessitating the re-dating of ‘The White Rose’ from Tuesday 2^nd June to Tuesday 7^th July. However, Tornado will still be fresh from her intermediate overhaul and newly repainted in her glorious apple green livery, so we anticipate that the remaining seats for this train will sell out rapidly. This is a classic Peppercorn class A1 and Deltic run from London King's Cross to York and return, offering magnificent sights and sounds that will accompany fast, express locomotives – steam and diesel – working hard… an experience not to be missed!"