Tornado on the VSOE 'British...

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust can confirm that 60163 Tornado will be hauling the Venice Simplon Orient-Express 'British Pullman' on Saturday 19th June. The train will depart London Victoria at...

22nd June - history made in York

LOCOMOTIVES CREATE HISTORY IN YORK   History will be created in York next week when the city plays host to some spectacular sights at the National Railway Museum (NRM).  Two of the world’s most...

Escape the World Cup with steam!

Escape the World Cup Final with the Romance of Steam   For football fans the World Cup Final on Sunday 11th July 2010 will be the most exciting and eagerly awaited day of the year. But many...

Win a ride on Mallard to Shildon

WIN A RIDE ON MALLARD’S FOOTPLATE TO SHILDON, HAULED BY TORNADO The National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is giving one lucky person the opportunity to ride on the footplate of Mallard as she is...

Tornado supports Afghan Heroes

New steam locomotive Tornado supports the Afghan Heroes Charity on Father’s Day   Fathers’ Day 2010 will be a day to remember for many veterans of the Afghan War. Steam excursion promoter Steam...

Tornado update 08.06.10

Following investigations in partnership with Dampflokwork Meinengen (Tornado's boiler manufacturers), the Trust's VAB and insurers, repairs to Tornado have been put in hand and rapidly effected....