Another A1 rolls out of...

Don't worry!  Construction of No. 2007 hasn't been delayed by the production of a second A1.... the 'roundabout Tornado' that has graced a traffic island in Darlington was in need of a little TLC...

March 2019

Test run success, FTR passed.

We are pleased to report that No. 60163 Tornado passed its test run on Friday 1st March, and the subsequent Fitness to Run Exam. We would like to thank West Coast Railway Company for all their...

February 2019

'The Auld Reekie' - update

In advance of ‘The Auld Reekie’ railtour to Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd March we can confirm that No. 60163 Tornado will leave the Wensleydale Railway and undertake a further proving run...

Tornado - A Royal naming ten...

On Thursday 19th February 2009 Tornado was officially named by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at York Station.  Their Royal Highnesses arrived by the Royal Train and were...