Date: 26/03/2016

An iconic steam engine named Tornado has been drawing in the crowds at Didcot Railway Centre in Oxfordshire. The brand new locomotive is modelled on the original Class A1s which were scrapped half a century ago. After nearly twenty years of planning and construction - as well as fundraising £3 million - the new engine is now in operation on our main line and heritage railways. She was named Tornado by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

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'Tornado' on flying visit to Didcot Railway Centre

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An iconic steam engine named Tornado has been drawing in the crowds at Didcot Railway Centre in Oxfordshire. The brand new locomotive is modelled on the original Class A1s which were scrapped half a century ago. After nearly twenty years of planning and construction - as well as fundraising £3 million - the new engine is now in operation on our main line and heritage railways. She was named Tornado by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

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60163 Tornado makes light work of the gradient up to Slochd Summit on 20 June with 'The Highland Rambler' for Inverness. In the background is Slochd Viaduct.
Location: Slochd Summit
Company: Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)
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Tornado getting ready for the 'off' at Durham on 30 June 2012 with The Cathedrals Express - in damp conditions.
Location: Durham
Company: York and Newcastle Railway
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The return working of The Border Raider on 5 July 2014 saw A1 no. 60163 Tornado hauling the tour from Carlisle to Preston where it handed over to a DBS Class 90 for the return to London. The special is seen here at speed near Brock.
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Company: Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
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