June 2010

June 2010

Tornado back at depot for...

During Tornado's lay-over at Canterbury whilst operating 'The Canterbury Tornado' excursion for Pathfinder Tours, fitters discovered a potential minor fault with a boiler stay. The prudent...

The Canterbury Tornado

Pathfinder Tours has arranged a terrific day out with Tornado on Bank Holiday Monday, the 31st May.  The day begins diesel hauled from pick up stations through to the London area where locomotives...

First Liverpool Street departure

Tornado, the first new main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years, will be heading to Norwich on Friday 28th May 2010 with ‘The Great Eastern Explorer’ from London’s...

Euston to Chester for Tornado

Tornado will be heading to Chester on Saturday 22nd May 2010 with ‘The Cathedrals Express’ from London Euston, promoted by Steam Dreams. Not only will this be Tornado’s first departure from and...

The Canterbury Tornado

Tornado will be heading back to Kent on Saturday 15th May 2010 with ‘The Canterbury Tornado’ excursion from Bristol, promoted by Pathfinder Tours. Tornado, famous for rescuing stranded commuters...