21 February 2012
Tornado, Our Latest News
Here are some more images which illustrate the work going into Tornado's winter overhaul and which illustrate the process of continual improvement being undertaken by David Elliott and the...
15 February 2012
Tornado, the first new main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years, will start her 2012 season of trains running-in on the Mid Hants Railway at Alton, Hants over the...
06 February 2012
Locomotive Manager Appointed The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wilkinson to the newly created position as Locomotive Manager. John will be responsible for day to day...
Work on the new support coach (Mark 1 BCK E21249) has continued at Darlington over the past three months. Paul Depledge has spent some time working on the electrical system, fitting the locomotive...
Following the short notice substitution of Tornado for King Edward I on 'The William Shakespeare' tour from London to Stratford-upon-Avon on 30th December, the locomotive made her way to Ropley on...
30 January 2012
Whilst the majority of the winter maintenance work has gone extremely well, a minor problem has been found with a component in the engine brake gear. The 3.5" diameter pin that forms the fulcrum...