Tag: LNER ‘A1’ No. 60163 ‘Tornado’

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

An update on the challenges faced in overhauling the boiler of 60163…

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Yorkshire Wolds Railway ready for the 2022 season

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is making the final preparations at Fimber Halt…

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All aboard for Yorkshire Wolds model railway show

On 19th and 20th March, the Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) will be…

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Darlington’s new Railway Heritage Quarter to feature steam locomotive workshop for Tornado and Prince of Wales

Work has officially started on Darlington's Railway Heritage Quarter ahead of the…

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Change of Plan – Update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

Today, Friday 11th February, saw the boiler for LNER A1 No. 60163…

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Overhaul begins on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado in Loughborough

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that work has begun on…

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Ride behind steam locomotive “Tornado” at the Great Central Railway in 2022!

The Great Central Railway has announced running days where visitors can ride…

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Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado arrives at the Great Central Railway in Loughborough

Yesterday, 23rd November 2021, New Build A1 No. 60163 Tornado arrived at…

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Tornado steam locomotive misses out – but RailAid Pullman still raises £200,000

On Sunday, 21st November 2021, the RailAid British Pullman ran to raise…

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Railway Touring Company confirm steam locomotive changes after Tornado withdrawal

The Railway Touring Company has released details of locomotive changes for their…

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