LNER ‘A1’ No. 60163 ‘Tornado’ 3

British Steam Military Connections cover

Book Review: British Steam Military Connections – LNER Steam Locomotives & Tornado by Keith Langston

This is Keith Langston’s third book about British steam with military connections, following his volumes on GWR, SR, BR & WD, and LMS Locomotives.

Roger Smith 17th August 2022

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Tornado steam locomotive gets new tyres after 130,000 miles

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that Tornado's driving wheels have been delivered back to Locomotive Maintenance Services in Loughborough.

Michael Holden 6th August 2022

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4498 Sir Nigel Gresley Whistling at Severn Valley Railway

WATCH: RailView Special – Steam Locomotive Whistles in Britain!

In this special compilation video RailView celebrates 7 years of whistles captured on the channel.

Cameron White 10th July 2022

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Aberdeen tours cancelled – an update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

A major overhaul on Tornado, which was planned for completion in June, however, the impacts of covid-19 resulted in boiler delays.

Emma Holden 8th July 2022

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Yorkshire heritage railway to open four days for Queens Jubilee Weekend

The Heritage Railway is eagerly preparing celebrations for the Queens Platinum Jubilee and will be open for all 4 days from the 2nd to the 5th of June…

Chloe White 27th May 2022

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New name for Tornado steam locomotive tour company

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has renamed Tornado Railtours, the rail tours part of its business, as "21st Century Steam Ltd".

Roger Smith 26th May 2022

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60163 Tornado brings The Northern Belle into Hellifield

Tours postponed due to delays in overhaul of steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that the overhaul of A1 No. 60163 Tornado is running behind schedule and has cancelled tours due to this.

Michael Holden 11th May 2022

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A newly forged foundation ring corner – A1SLT

60163 Tornado’s boiler overhaul improved by forging, not cutting, corners

An update on the challenges faced in overhauling the boiler of 60163 Tornado, and the novel solution to the problem.

Roger Smith 21st April 2022

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Volunteers of the YWR take a well earned rest on the platform at Fimber Halt

Yorkshire Wolds Railway ready for the 2022 season

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is making the final preparations at Fimber Halt for this year’s operating season, which starts on 17th April.

Roger Smith 8th April 2022

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All aboard for Yorkshire Wolds model railway show

On 19th and 20th March, the Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) will be holding their annual model railway show at Driffield Showground.

Roger Smith 11th March 2022

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