Flying Scotsman & Tornado Set To Reopen Barrow Hill

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A1 No. 60163 Tornado stands at Skipton ready to depart for Appleby // Credit: RailAdvent
A1 No. 60163 Tornado stands at Skipton ready to depart for Appleby // Credit: RailAdvent

A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman and A1 No. 60163 Tornado will be heading to the in September 2017 to reopen the centre after a £1.2 million restoration.

The restoration is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and is restoring the former Staveley Midland shed at the centre in Derbyshire.

The event will build on last years Pacific Power Event held by the Severn Valley Railway in September 2016.

Also set to feature at the event will be a working replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, which will be visiting from the National Railway Museum, in York.

No. 60103 Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman at Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway
Flying Scotsman at Irwell Vale on the East Lancs Railway

Flying Scotsman is most probably the worlds most popular steam locomotive. Built in 1923 in Darlington, it has been owned by a few owners including Alan Pegler. Now owned by the National Railway Museum, it returned to steam in 2016 after a 10 year overhaul at the cost of £4.2 million.

 

No. 60163 Tornado

A1 No. 60163 Tornado stands at Skipton ready to depart for Appleby
A1 No. 60163 Tornado stands at Skipton ready to depart for Appleby

Tornado is Britain’s newest steam locomotive. Completed in 2008, it has visited many different heritage railways including the East Lancashire Railway. Tornado is seen mostly on the national network, hauling steam tours. The locomotive is owned by the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust and is operated on behalf of the trust by DB Cargo UK.

 

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