A1 No. 60163 Tornado

‘Aberdonian’ success prompts return in 2020

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Sam Hewitt

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4th November 2019

TORNADO Railtours’ series of Edinburgh to Aberdeen day trips concluded on September 7 after a successful first season, with dates having been announced for next year’s trains. The tours are hauled by ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado and will operate on July 23, September 3 and September 10, offering passengers a diverse selection of off-train excursions as…
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Tornado set for ‘Great Britain’ debut

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Sam Hewitt

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4th November 2019

CONTINUING co-operation between West Coast Railways and The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust means Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado will make its debut on the ‘Great Britain’ landcruise train in 2020. The 13th edition of the Railway Touring Company’s grand tour of England, Scotland and Wales will roll out of London King’s Cross behind the ‘A1’ on…
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West Coast takes on ‘Torbay’ and Tornado main line work

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd April 2019

West Coast Railway Company has won more high-profile work after DB Cargo decided to reduce its main line steam activities.
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Tornado returns to action with Scottish adventures

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Sam Hewitt

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1st April 2019

There was disappointment later in the day when Class 55 No. D9009 Alycidon failed on the return leg.
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Tornado salutes the Tornado as aircraft finishes active service

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Sam Hewitt

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13th March 2019

PEPPERCORN ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado paid a symbolic tribute to the aircraft that gave it its name during its stay on the Wensleydale Railway. Three of the fighter bombers performed a nationwide farewell flypast from their base at RAF Marham in Norfolk on February 9, flying over Rutland, the West Midlands, north Wales, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire…
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Pathfinder announces triple dose of Tornado trips

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Sam Hewitt

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28th February 2019

A TRIO of Bristol-based trains hauled by Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado has been announced by Pathfinder Tours. The new-build ‘Pacific’ has added the tours to its itinerary as it gets set for a return to the main line on February 9’s ‘North Briton’ from Leicester to Carlisle. ‘The Summer Cornishman’ on June 23 is a…
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