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Tornado Railtours 2021 - A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
Tornado Railtours
       2021
Tornado Railtours 2021 - A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
On Board                                                                                                                   Welcome
                                Our train is formed of heritage carriages,                      Covid Information                                               Following a challenging year, if ever there was a time to have something to look forward to it is now.
                                which provide a nostalgic journey back in time.                 Passenger and crew safety is our priority during this           After a difficult year when many have experienced the disappointment of cancelled plans, we are
                                Passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery as                   unprecedented time. Our policies and practices on board         proud to bring you our programme for 2021. We hope that you can join us on one of our tours and
                                plumes of steam drift past the windows, and the                 are regularly updated to reflect the latest government          enjoy a great experience with Tornado.
                                                                                                guidelines. At time of publishing include social distancing
                                locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you
                                                                                                and reduced capacity, face coverings when neither eating

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mandy Grant / Denis Bradley
                                choose to travel, you can be assured of a magical
                                                                                                or drinking, hand sanitiser available in each carriage and
                                day out on a railtour with Tornado.
                                                                                                dividers between seats to name just a few. You can read
                                Standard Class                                                  more on how we are striving to keep everyone safe at
                                You can be sure of a wonderful day out in Standard Class,       a1steam.com/railtours
                                where every seat is aligned with a window to take in the
                                                                                                Please be assured that should another lockdown be
                                scenery as it passes by. Where possible, we endeavour to
                                                                                                implemented, your money is safe and you will be given the
                                have Standard Class at the front of the train in at least one
                                                                                                option of a refund or hold your tickets over to a new date.
                                direction so that the sound of Tornado hard at work can
                                be heard.
                                                                                                Top tips for a great day out:
                                                                                                1. Our heritage carriages provide a wonderfully nostalgic
                                First Class
                                                                                                   setting but don’t offer some of the conveniences of          There has never been a better time to leave the          and Carlisle Railway. Its rolling landscape scattered
                                Some of our trains offer First Class Non-Dining seating
                                                                                                   modern trains. As there are no electric sockets, you         modern age behind and enjoy a nostalgic journey by       with epic tunnels and soaring viaducts presents any
                                where passengers can look forward to luxurious sur-
                                                                                                   may wish to bring a battery pack to recharge your            steam train. On a tour with Tornado, the journey is      locomotive a challenging journey, and passengers
                                roundings, travelling in a comfortable and roomy seat with
                                                                                                   phone for taking even more photos of your journey!           as important as the destination, and all of our tours    continue to be thrilled by the sound of Tornado hard
                                curtains by the windows. Complimentary teas and coffee
                                                                                                                                                                follow beautiful routes through rolling countryside -    at work on this stunningly beautiful stretch of railway.
                                are served throughout the day.                                  2. Another charming quirk of our heritage carriages is the      with stunning coastal vistas to be enjoyed on select     Ever popular, these trains are selling fast!
                                                                                                   temperature control. Heating on the train is provid-         trains.
                                On-Board Buffet                                                    ed by way of steam made by Tornado, as such it is a                                                                   Heading into autumn, we are pleased to offer four
                                First and Standard Class passengers may wish to bring a            little variable. By contrast, on a sunny day a lack of air   There are more “firsts” for Tornado in 2021, including   trains across the S&C with both Tornado and Flying
                                picnic, or indulge at the On-Board Buffet where a selection        conditioning can make the train warm. We recommend           our first tours from Hull and the East Riding, Liver-    Scotsman. This iconic pairing will take to the rails in
                                of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available.       wearing layers so that you are comfortable throughout        pool and Glasgow.                                        October and passengers can join these trains in the
                                                                                                   the journey.                                                                                                          Midlands, North East and North West for a steam
                                Premier Dining
                                                                                                                                                                Our annual ‘Aberdonian’ programme has been               adventure not to be forgotten! Be quick though -
                                For a fully immersive experience, why not consider              3. Should the stunning scenery and sounds from the
                                                                                                                                                                extended to include a Glasgow start. These trains        there are only a handful of tickets remaining.
                                booking a Premier Dining ticket; with silver service for           locomotive not be enough, you may wish to bring
                                                                                                                                                                are sure to delight as we once more travel along the
                                all meals, each freshly cooked on the train by our elite           something to pass the time such as a good book, pack
                                                                                                                                                                beautiful North Sea coastline to Aberdeen.               We are running a condensed programme this year
                                team of chefs, there is no better way to travel! Dining            of cards or even a board game. Each seat is positioned
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         due to lockdown and restrictions requiring trains
                                passengers can look forward to a full English breakfast            at a table so there is plenty of room for fun.
                                                                                                                                                                As regular passengers will know, we have had to          to be redated. Let us take this opportunity to thank
                                on the outward journey and a relaxed four course
                                                                                                4. Due to intermittent signal levels along our routes, card     move some trains from 2020 to 2021 and these fab-        those who have stood by their bookings at this chal-
                                dinner on the way home, as the station lights twinkle
                                                                                                   machines don’t always work. We advise bringing some          ulous tours also offer great access to Tornado from      lenging time. We look forward to seeing you later
                                and Tornado’s reassuring rhythmical exhaust sets the
                                                                                                   cash along for items from the buffet car and merchan-        the Midlands, the North East and North West.             this year.
                                seal on a memorable day out.
    Front Cover: Daniel Birch

                                                                                                   dise by which to remember the trip!                          There are a number of trains which cross the Settle

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The Aberdonian
                       Thursday 22nd July                        Thursday 12th August                   Thursday 2nd September
                       Saturday 31st July                                                               Saturday 11th September

                                             Return steam train journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

                                                                                                                                                    Andy Horne / Maurice Burns
                  A nostalgic day trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with world       situated in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Tornado steams
                  famous steam locomotive Tornado.                                 through Princes Street Gardens and pauses to pick up
                                                                                   further passengers at Haymarket station in the west of the
                  Let ‘The Aberdonian’ whisk you away as we take in some of
                                                                                   city. From there we leave the city surroundings and pass
                  the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train
                                                                                   open countryside before our train will start to slow. First
                  and off. Crossing the Forth Bridge, the train runs along the
                                                                                   opened in 1890,The Forth Bridge is one of the wonders of
                  coast for much of its route making it an unrivalled way to
                                                                                   the modern world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
                  experience Scotland as you weave through lush countryside
                                                                                   crossing over 150ft above the water and stretching over one
                  and marvel at the stunning cliff top vistas.
                                                                                   and a half miles in length. Tornado will lead our train across
                  On board the heritage train you can sit back and relax in        this magnificent structure giving amazing views of the Firth
                  comfortable seats, whilst admiring the scenery through large     of Forth as we cross into the Kingdom of Fife.The railway
                  windows. Our friendly team will look after you, and if you       follows the coast line through Inverkeithing and Burntisland
                  choose to dine with us you will be treated to fine Scottish      where the city of Edinburgh can be seen across the Forth.
                  fare. Come and travel with us as Tornado runs regularly over     Approaching Kirkcaldy the route turns north whilst remain-
                  this historic route.                                             ing alongside the coast, but once we leave the town behind
                                                                                   we move into the rich countryside of Fife with its farming
                  Our journey begins in Scotland’s capital; meet the train right   communities and many golf courses.
                  in the heart of the city at the imposing Waverley station,
Michael Denholm

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The route is then via Perth and follows the River Tay to          from the ancient walls of Old Aberdeen to the bold
                                                                                                                                                                                  The Clyde Aberdonian
    Dundee. Our departure from Dundee is through tunnels              public art of the city centre. Known the world over for its
    under the recently redeveloped riverside quarter, and             distinctive granite architecture, its buildings are home to                                                          Saturday 21st August 2021
    we exit the city and head alongside the River Tay out as          elegant places to stay, shop and to dine in, and don’t miss
    far as the world famous golf course of Carnoustie. We             the truly enlightening Aberdeen Art Gallery.
    then continue alongside the river as we make our way                                                                                                                               From Glasgow and Stirling to Aberdeen via Perth
    eastwards passing the coastal town of Arbroath, famous             Boarding at:                  Outward      Return

    for its Smokie’s which are still produced in the town. Our         Edinburgh                     9.00am       9.30pm

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Peter Backhouse
    route meanders along the coast before diving in land and           Haymarket                     9.05am       9.20pm
    back again to cross the Montrose Basin with the railway
    sandwiched between the water and Montrose itself. As we           Prices
    leave Montrose we are running through the stunning Scot-          Standard Class          £99
    tish countryside as we leave the coast behind for a while.        First Class             £169
    Passing through Laurencekirk and Fordoun and Drumlithie           Premier Dining          £245
    it is a chance to see the lush and unspoiled country of           NEW
    which Scotland is rightly proud.                                  Family Tickets          £249
                                                                      Table for 4 (maximum of 2 adults) additional children at £59
    As our journey progresses we pass Stonehaven and then
                                                                      Small well behaved dogs are permitted in Standard Class on
    exit the town on the cliffs above the North Sea. We now
                                                                      ‘The Aberdonian’
    run high above the water all the way to Aberdeen on what
                                                                                                                                                   We are delighted to bring you our first ever                    mountains on the other, the route on to Aberdeen via
    is a wonderful finish to a unique railway journey. Tornado
                                                                      Off Train Excursions                                                         tour from Glasgow. Join Tornado from Glasgow                    Stonehaven is one of the greatest Scotland has to offer.
    will run at speed alongside the water and on the approach
                                                                      To get a real taste of Aberdeenshire, take the opportunity                   Central and Stirling for a variation on our route
    to our destination the train will slow as it takes a winding                                                                                                                                                   Once in Aberdeen we will have around four hours to
                                                                      to book one of our off train excursions, exploring some                      to Aberdeen.
    course through the Granite City, crossing the River Dee                                                                                                                                                        explore the historic city, or take one of our excursions,
                                                                      of the best that the region has to offer. These options are
    on a beautiful curving bridge. Once across the river on our                                                                                                                                                    before Tornado will whisk us back to Stirling and Glasgow
                                                                      sure to fill up quickly and so must be booked at the time                    We depart the magnificent Glasgow Central station and
    left is the recently refurbished turntable at the former Fer-                                                                                                                                                  following our outward route.
                                                                      of purchasing your train ticket.                                             immediately cross the mighty River Clyde. Running through
    ryhill depot. This is where Tornado will be turned for our
                                                                                                                                                   the suburbs we soon diverge east to pick up the former
    return journey and the facility is vital in making this magnif-                                                                                                                                                As with our regular Aberdonian tours, excursions to Glen
                                                                      Take a tour of a local whisky distillery and enjoy tasting up                Caledonian Railway route made famous in the ‘Races to
    icent journey possible. We continue on a little further and                                                                                                                                                    Garioch Distillery and Crathes Castle are available at
                                                                      to three drams, or choose to visit a typical Aberdeenshire                   the North’ of 1888 and 1895. Whilst we will make good
    we then arrive into Aberdeen’s light and airy station ready                                                                                                                                                    a small supplement and early booking is advised due to
                                                                      castle and grounds managed by the National Trust for                         time, we will not be racing, but soon we will be heading out
    for onward excursions.                                                                                                                                                                                         limited numbers.
                                                                      Scotland.                                                                    from the urban sprawl as we travel north to our pick up at
                                                                                                                                                   Stirling. The railway offers great views of the city perched     Boarding at:               Outward      Return
    Aberdeen itself is a wonderful city in which to spend a few        Off Train Excursion*                       Price                            above with its Castle and the famous Wallace Monument.           Glasgow                    9.15am       10.15pm
    hours, and passengers will have plenty of time to explore          Crathes Castle                             £25                                                                                               Stirling                   10.15am      9.15pm
    this compact city next to the sea. From its position on            Glen Garioch Distillery                    £30                              We travel on passing Gleneagles with its golf course, through
    Scotland’s upper east side, Aberdeen has been influencing                                                                                      Perth and are now alongside another mighty river; the silvery   Prices
    the world for centuries. That history can be discovered           * Subject to restrictions lifting to allow normal operation at the venues.   Tay. It stays with us for many miles now before reaching its    Standard Class       £99
                                                                                                                                                   estuary with the North Sea as we continue to climb.             First Class          £169
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Premier Dining       £245
                                                                                                                                                   We run alongside the Tay and on through Dundee where
                                                                                                                                                   the houses are so close on either side it is almost like        NEW
                                                                                                                                                   running through the street. With wonderful clifftop             Family Tickets       £249
                                                                                                                                                   views out to sea on one side, and rolling hills leading to      Table for 4 (maximum of 2 adults) additional children at £59

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Bill Lowis
                                                                      The S&C
    David Robinson

                     This year we look forward to Tornado hauling a                valleys and open vistas following the course of the River
                     number of trains across the magnificent Settle and            Eden. Passengers can enjoy travelling through the lush
                     Carlisle Railway. Eminent railway engineers of the age        green landscape and the views of the Lakeland Fells. To
                     proclaimed that it would be impossible to build a main        the south, The Settle and Carlisle Railway awaits, famed
                     line railway through this hostile terrain. Building the       for its beauty within the rolling landscape of the Dales
                     Settle & Carlisle almost broke the Midland Railway            and North Pennines. This stretch of railway demonstrates
                     but determination was rewarded with a magnificent             the skill and determination of Victorian civil engineering
                     double-track main line railway sweeping through the           prowess in challenging and inhospitable terrain. Highlights
                     hills. Passengers will enjoy breath-taking scenery as         of the journey include Tornado hard at work to complete
                     the landscape becomes more wild and beautiful as              the climb to Ais Gill summit, the highest point of the line
                     the train steams north, through tunnels and across            at 1,169ft, and Dent Station is the highest in England at

                     viaducts to reach Carlisle. Come along and enjoy the          1150ft. To accommodate for the rolling landscape, the

                     experience of No. 60163 Tornado climbing to Blea              railway was built along many viaducts and cuts through

                     Moor and Ais Gill summits once again!                         long tunnels, the longest tunnel at Blea Moor is over two
                                                                                   miles long! One of the most iconic sights on the route is
                     The railway between Carlisle and Skipton comprises two        the Ribblehead Viaduct; the 24 arches stretch a quarter of
                     main sections, both offering spectacular views from the       a mile over 100ft above the ground and offer spectacular
                     train. The northern most section of the Settle and Carlisle   uninterrupted views of the landscape. Much is said of the
                     Railway takes us through The Eden Valley. This is one of      beauty and scale of this railway, but to fully appreciate it, it
                     the most picturesque sections of the route with wooded        must be experienced first-hand.

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The Fen and Fells Flyer                                      The Ribblehead Rambler
                                     POSTPONED                                              Thursday 30th September

                    East Anglia to Carlisle via the Settle and Carlisle          Hull and the East Riding to Carlisle via the Settle and
                      Railway. Departing stations: Cambridge, Ely,                Carlisle Railway. Departing Stations: Hull, Brough,
                                March and Peterborough.                                      Gilberdyke, Selby and Leeds.

                                                                                                                                              David Edgar / Ian Hardman
                 Heading out of East Anglia bound for Carlisle, this train       Whilst it is twelve years since Tornado took to the rails,
                 promises to delight passengers as it crosses the Settle         the locomotive has never worked a train from Hull. In
                 Carlisle line with Tornado. The tour also includes a fast run   September, we put that right with a wonderful train from
                 along the East Coast Main Line passing Darlington and           stations in the East Riding to the world famous Settle and
                 Durham, with glorious views over the Norman Castle and          Carlisle Railway.
                 the Cathedral.

                                                    Limited Availability                                                     SOLD OUT
                  Boarding at:                     Outward        Return          Boarding at:                     Outward        Return
                  Cambridge                        7.08am         11.17pm         Hull                             9.00am         9.00pm
                  Ely                              7.30am         10.39pm         Brough                           9.20am         8.40pm
                  March                            7.51am         10.16pm         Gilberdyke                       9.30am         8.20pm
                  Peterborough                     8.16am         9.54pm          Selby                            9.45am         8.00pm
                  Newark                           9.23am         9.14pm          Leeds                            10.15am        7.15pm

                  Prices                                                           Prices
                  Standard Class       £109                                        Standard Class       £109
                  First Class          £169                                        First Class          £169
                  Premier Dining       £249                                        Premier Dining       £249
David Robinson

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Secure Tornado’s future                                                                                                     The Viking Venturer
                                                           Become a Covenantor                                                                                                   Tuesday 20th July 2021

                         Covenantors are at the core of what we do at The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, and                                                           Edinburgh and Linlithgow to York and return via the S&C
                        without their continued support we simply would not be able to keep Tornado running.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Daniel Laird
                                                                                                                                    Step aboard ‘The Viking Venturer’ as we head south                We may be slightly biased, but we believe that the best way to
                                                                                                                                    taking in the spectacular North Sea views of the East             travel is by steam train and that is what we promise for our
                                                                                                                                    Coast Main Line as we cross the border, and travel on to          return journey! From York and all the way to Edinburgh, the
                                                                                                                                    the historic city of York. The return journey promises to         train will be hauled by Tornado.
                                                                                                                                    be a real rail adventure as we take the scenic route over
                                                                                                                                    the Settle and Carlisle Railway and Beattock Bank with            With its long climb to the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct, it’s
     Charlotte Graham

                                                                                                                                    world famous steam locomotive Tornado at the head of              many tunnels and views across the Yorkshire Dales and Eden
                                                                                                                                    the train.                                                        Valley, the Settle and Carlisle is rightly said to be one of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                      greatest railway journeys in the world. From Carlisle we strike
                                                                                                                                    Passengers are invited to take their seats as a diesel locomo-    out and are soon passing Gretna Junction. Over the border
                        By making a small donation – the equivalent of the price of a pint of beer a week – you can help us stay    tive hastens the journey south towards border. This stretch of    is the 10 mile long climb of Beattock Bank, steep and winding
                          on track. By regularly donating, we are able to forecast a regular and reliable income allowing careful   railway is renowned for its panoramic views as the track runs     and made famous by W.H. Auden in his poem ‘Night Mail’. It
                                             planning of maintenance, larger overhauls and special projects.                        along the coast affording wonderful views over the North          is one of the sternest tests for an express steam locomotive
                                                                                                                                    Sea. Just over the border, the train will cross the River Tweed   anywhere in the UK. Once over the top, and hopefully ‘running
                                                                                                                                    via the 28 arch span of the Royal Border Bridge as we pass        on time’ we rush down towards Carstairs and on towards the
                        From the Trust’s inception 30 years ago, our Covenantors have provided the funds to build Tornado. Much
                                                                                                                                    through Berwick. Further on there are wonderful views of the      Scottish Capital.
                          of the locomotive as you see it today has been funded by this means – a lot of people contributing a      small town of Alnmouth, and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
                        small amount on a regular basis. Since completion, our Covenantors have provided essential support to       is visible as we continue our journey along the Northumbri-        Boarding at:                Outward       Return

                                        keep the locomotive in tip-top condition and operating on the mainline.                     an coast.The train will pass through Newcastle and on via          Linlithgow                  7.45am        10.30pm
                                                                                                                                    Durham where the Norman Cathedral can be seen towering             Haymarket Station           8.05am        9.50pm

                          Now you too can be a part of this incredible story. Tornado is nearing the next planned overhaul and      above the city. Onward up the ECML, Darlington is special as       Edinburgh Waverley          8.15am        10.00pm
                                                                                                                                    Tornado was built and completed there in 2008. We are soon
                                               donations from our Covenantors are more vital than ever.                                                                                                Prices
                                                                                                                                    slowing for the city of York, our destination.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Standard Class       £99
                                         To find out more, including details of the Covenantor benefit package,                     Passengers will have around three and a half hours to explore      First Class          £169
                                go to www.a1steam.com/become-a-covenantor or email enquiries@a1steam.com                            the city which proudly presents its Viking heritage within the     Premier Dining       £235
                                                                                                                                    easily accessible city centre.

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The Caledonian
                                                     Saturday 18th September 2021

                                        West Midlands to Edinburgh. Boarding at Birmingham New Street,
                                           Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Crewe.

                                                                                                                                             Alistair Moulstone
               Our tour departs from Birmingham New Street                   as we run downhill and across the open spaces toward
               behind an electric locomotive and is routed via               Carstairs where we take the easterly route on to the
               Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe and Preston                    Scottish Capital.

               before arriving into Carnforth where Tornado will
                                                                             After a break of around three hours in Edinburgh, whilst
               be waiting.
                                                                             Tornado is serviced, we will return via our outward route.

               We leave Carnforth and follow the route of the West Coast
               Main Line. Whilst away from more familiar A1 territory, it    Tornado will haul the train as far as Carnforth and our elec-
               was a regular route for the class when three were allocated   tric locomotive will be on hand to whisk our train south to
               to Polmadie shed in Glasgow and worked south. We will         Birmingham.
               tackle the long climb to Shap Summit via the formidable
               Grayrigg bank, the beautiful Lune Gorge and the steep Shap     Boarding at:                     Outward        Return
               Bank itself. The scenery unfolds across the Lakes to the       Birmingham New Street            7.45am         10.30pm
               west and the Pennine ridge to the east during the climb and    Tame Bridge Parkway              8.00am         10.10pm
               the subsequent descent to Carlisle.                            Wolverhampton                    8.15am         9.50pm
                                                                              Stafford                         8.35am         9.25pm
               We then cross into Scotland and race through the borders       Crewe                            9.30am         9.00pm
               before taking water at Lockerbie. From there we again pick
               up speed before ascending the long, ten mile climb to         Prices
               Beattock Summit, a real test for any locomotive. After        Standard Class       £109
               cresting the summit we can enjoy the scenery further          First Class          £169
                                                                             Premier Dining       £249
Simon Gurney

                                        To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/caledonian                                                      15
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The Jorvik Express
                                                     Thursday 16th September 2021

                                   Liverpool and Manchester to York. Boarding at Liverpool, Newton-le-Willows
                                                           and Manchester Victoria.

                For the first time, passengers from Liverpool                    Passengers visiting York can take time to explore the city
                are invited to step aboard our steam train and                   centre with the historic Minster and Shambles, enjoy the
                enjoy a wonderful tour with Tornado. Pausing for                 many shops or even a river boat trip on the Ouse. For a real

                passengers in Manchester before crossing the                     rail adventure,The National Railway Museum stands close
                                                                                 to York Station and passengers may wish to visit the steam
                beautiful Pennine landscape, the train heads to
                                                                                 giants of the past.
                the ancient city of York, founded by the Romans
                1,950 years ago. Famed for its historic buildings,
                                                                                 Our return journey takes us via Wakefield before we stop
                museums and many well established bars and
                                                                                 for water at Brighouse. On departure we are routed via the
                eateries, our guests are sure of a superb day out.
                                                                                 scenic Calder Valley line passing Hebden Bridge and onto
                                                                                 Rochdale before arriving at Manchester Victoria. From there,
                Our route follows almost all of the famous Liverpool and
                                                                                 the return route is as our outward journey.
                Manchester Railway designed by George Stephenson and
                                                                                  Boarding at:                   Outward        Return
                home to the Rainhill trials and Rocket. From Manchester we
                                                                                  Liverpool                      8.00am         9.45pm
                tackle the steep climb of Miles Platting before traversing the
                                                                                  Newton-le-Willows              8.30am         9.00pm
                outer suburbs and heading via Romiley for the picturesque
                                                                                  Manchester Victoria            9.00am         8.15pm
                Hope Valley line. After passing through the glorious scenery
                of the Peak District we head north from Sheffield passing
                Swinton and Church Fenton before arriving into York.
                                                                                 Prices
                                                                                 Standard Class        £109
                                                                                 First Class           £169
                                                                                 Premier Dining        £249
Aiden Wellock

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Tornado and Flying Scotsman                                                                                      Wednesday 20th October 2021                                    Wednesday 27th October 2021
                                                                                                                                                               Our day commences behind an electric locomotive that          Tornado will travel to Middlesbrough and head our train
                                                                  on the Settle and Carlisle Railway                                                           speeds us along the West Coast Main Line. On arrival at       from the start. We depart west calling first at Yarm station
                                                                                                                                                               Preston, Tornado will be ready to attach to the south end     and heading on via Northallerton to our next pick up
                                                                                                                                                               of our train and we set of under steam towards Blackburn      at Thirsk. Our final calling point is the magnificentYork
                                                                                                                                                               and Clitheroe. After taking water at Hellifield we pass       station.
                                                                  The two biggest names in the UK steam scene                                                  through Settle Junction and begin the long climb to the
                                                                 will haul trains together for the first time in 2021.                                         famous Ribblehead Viaduct as we are now on the famous         From here we head out of the city and pass by mills and
                                                                                                                                                               Settle and Carlisle Railway.                                  brick chimneys and soon pass Settle Junction to join the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             famous route to Carlisle. The return from Carlisle sees
                                                                                                                                                               From Carlisle, the return journey sees Flying Scotsman        Flying Scotsman head the train over the famous route.
                                                                                                                                                               head the train to Preston, before modern traction returns
                                                                                                                                                               passengers to their joining stations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Standard Class Only
                                                                                                                                                                                               Standard Class Only            Boarding at:                        Outward        Return
                                                                                                                                                                Boarding at:                    Outward       Return          Middlesbrough                       8.00am         9.30pm
                                                                                                                                                                Tamworth                        7.00am        11.00pm         Yarm                                8.15am         9.15pm
     Sam Yeeles / Bob Green

                                                                                                                                                                Stoke-on-Trent                  7.45am        10.15pm         Thirsk                              8.45am         7.45pm
                                                                                                                                                                Crewe                           8.15am        9.45pm          York                                9.15am         10.15pm
                                                                                                                                                                Wigan                           8.45am        9.15pm
                                                                                                                                                                Preston                         9.30am        8.30pm
                                                                                   Limited Availability

                                                                       Wednesday 20th October 2021                                                                         Thursday 21st October 2021                                  Thursday 28th October 2021
                                                        Train from Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Wigan and Preston
                                                                                                                                                               For those passengers wishing to join from the West            Our journey begins behind modern traction as we depart
                                                                                                                                                               Midlands and north west our day begins behind electric        from Peterborough station and head north.
                                                                        Thursday 21st October 2021                                                             traction.
                                              Train from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington and Preston                                                                                                  At York Flying Scotsman will be waiting to attach to the
                                                                                                                                                               On arrival at Preston Flying Sotsman will be waiting to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             south end of our train before we depart steam hauled
                                                                                                                                                               take over the head of the train, ready to steam across the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             towards Leeds and on to the Settle and Carlisle Railway.
                                                                       Wednesday 27th October 2021                                                             viaducts and through the tunnels of the S&C to Carlisle.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Our return journey is with Tornado following the Victorian
                                                                  Train from Middlesbrough,Yarm, Thirsk and York                                               The return journey is hauled by Tornado as far as Preston,    railway through the Dales.
                                                                                                                                                               with modern traction taking passengers back to their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SOLD OUT
                                                                                                                                                               joining stations.
                                                                        Thursday 28th October 2021                                                                                                                            Boarding at:                        Outward        Return
                                                             Train from Peterborough, Newark, Doncaster and York                                                                               Standard Class Only            Peterborough                        7.00am         10.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Newark                              7.45am         9.15pm
                                                                                                                                                                Boarding at:                    Outward       Return
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Doncaster                           8.30am         8.30pm
                              Tornado and Flying Scotsman are two of the most                  over the beautiful and iconic Settle and Carlisle Railway.       Birmingham New St               7.00am        11.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              York                                9.30am         7.30pm
                              famous locomotives in the world, one new and                     A truly historic combination of steam and scenery over ten       Wolverhampton                   7.20am        10.40pm
                              the other nearing 100 years old, but they’ve                     years in the making, the trains will offer passengers a jour-    Stafford                        7.45am        10.15pm
                              never worked together on Britain’s national rail                 ney through the Dales behind both the A1 and A3. There           Crewe                           8.10am        9.50pm          Prices for Tornado and Flying Scotsman Tours
                                                                                               will also be opportunity to see both locomotives in Carlisle     Warrington                      8.30am        9.30pm          Standard Class         £135
                              network – until now!
                                                                                               Station. Given the excitement around the two famed               Preston                         9.30am        8.30pm          First Class            £199
                              In October 2021 the two railway giants, in matching BR           locomotives, tickets are selling extremely quickly - please                                                                    Premier Dining         £299
                              Green liveries, will come together to haul four special trains   don’t delay if you wish to travel.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Call the Booking Office to join our waiting list.

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David Robinson

                  To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Darlington Locomotive Works, Hopetown Lane, Darlington, DL3 6RQ
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