NYMR Autumn Gala bonus!

Tornado will be attending the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Autumn Gala (1st - 3rd October) as a surprise guest following the re-scheduling of the "Merseyside Tornado" by HF Railtours, her first...

The Purbeck Tornado - again!

Following the success of the first one, on Wednesday 29th September UK Railtours have organised the "Purbeck Tornado II", from London to Swanage and back - a wonderful steam itinerary! Leaving...

Devon - twice in one weekend

The "Tamar Devonian" runs to Plymouth on Saturday 25th September.  This is the first time GWR 6024 King Edward I and 60163 Tornado will have worked together. An historic occasion!The tour starts...

A1 Trust at Model Rail Live

Model Rail Live is a unique family event combining the best in British model railways with the opportunity to see, hear and even ride on real trains.  Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the country's most...

National Rail Award for Tornado

At the National Rail Award ceremony held on the 16th of September, the builders of Tornado, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, won a special commendation in the project award category. Open to all...

Exciting Autumn Tours for Tornado

Tornado, the first new main line steam locomotive to be built in the UK for almost 50 years, will be visiting towns the length and breadth of Britain between now and Christmas. Although completed...