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Tornado Railtours
2021
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Front cover photo: Peter Backhouse
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Welcome
2020 has been a challenge to all of us, and if ever there was a time to have something to look forward
to it is now. After a difficult year when many have experienced the disappointment of cancelled plans,
we are proud to bring you our programme for 2021. We hope that you can join us on one of our tours
and enjoy a great experience with Tornado.
Liam Barnes
Our first tours of the year fall on Valentine’s Due to popular demand, there are a number of
weekend when Tornado will haul two circular trains trains which cross the Settle and Carlisle Railway.
around Yorkshire and the North East. The perfect Its rolling landscape scattered with epic tunnels
excuse for some steamy romance, these trains and soaring viaducts presents any locomotive a
offer shorter days and are competitively priced. The challenging journey, and passengers continue to be
evening train will see Tornado visit Harrogate and thrilled by the sound of Tornado hard at work on this
Knaresborough for the first time. stunningly beautiful stretch of railway.
There are more “firsts” for Tornado in 2021, including Heading into autumn, we are pleased to offer four
our first tours from Hull and the East Riding, trains across the S&C with both Tornado and Flying
Liverpool and Glasgow. Scotsman. This iconic pairing will take to the rails
in September and passengers can join these trains
Our annual ‘Aberdonian’ programme has been in the Midlands, North East and North West for a
extended to include a springtime train and a steam adventure not to be forgotten!
Glasgow start. These trains are sure to delight as
we travel along the beautiful North Sea coastline to We shape our trains for the enjoyment of our
Aberdeen once more. passengers and supporters. Let us take this
opportunity to thank those who have stood by their
As regular passengers will know, we have had to move bookings at this challenging time. We look forward to
some trains from 2020 to 2021 and these fabulous seeing you in the new year.
tours also offer great access to Tornado from the
Midlands, Anglia, the North East and North West.
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On Board
Our train is formed of heritage carriages, Covid Information
which provide a nostalgic journey back in time. Passenger and crew safety is our priority during this
Passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery as unprecedented time. Our policies and practices on board
plumes of steam drift past the windows, and the are regularly updated to reflect the latest government
guidelines. At time of publishing include social distancing
locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you
and reduced capacity, face coverings when neither eating
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
more on how we are striving to keep everyone safe at
Standard Class
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You can be sure of a wonderful day out in Standard Class,
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
option of a refund or hold your tickets over to a new date.
one direction so that the sound of Tornado hard at work
can be heard.
Top tips for a great day out:
First Class 1. Our heritage carriages provide a wonderfully nostalgic
Some of our trains offer First Class Non-Dining seating setting but don’t offer some of the conveniences of
where passengers can look forward to luxurious modern trains. As there are no electric sockets, you may
surroundings, travelling in a comfortable and roomy seat wish to bring a battery pack to recharge your phone for
with curtains by the windows. Complimentary teas and taking even more photos of your journey!
coffee are served throughout the day.
2. Another charming quirk of our heritage carriages is the
temperature control. Heating on the train is provided
On-Board Buffet
by way of steam made by Tornado, as such it is a little
First and Standard Class passengers may wish to bring a
variable. By contrast, on a sunny day a lack of air
picnic, or indulge at the On-Board Buffet where a selection
conditioning can make the train warm. We recommend
of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available.
wearing layers so that you are comfortable throughout
the journey.
Premier Dining
For a fully immersive experience, why not consider 3. Should the stunning scenery and sounds from the
booking a Premier Dining ticket; with silver service for locomotive not be enough, you may wish to bring
all meals, each freshly cooked on the train by our elite something to pass the time such as a good book, pack
team of chefs, there is no better way to travel! Dining of cards or even a board game. Each seat is positioned
passengers can look forward to a full english or, for the at a table so there is plenty of room for fun.
Aberdonians, a full Scottish on the outward journey and
4. Due to intermittent signal levels along our routes,
a relaxed four course dinner on the way home, as the
card machines don’t always work. We advise bringing
station lights twinkle and Tornado’s reassuring rhythmical
some cash along for items from the buffet car and
exhaust sets the seal on a memorable day out.
merchandise by which to remember the trip!
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com 5
The Valentine’s Luncheon Tour
Saturday 13th February 2021
Circular tour around the North East, boarding at York, Thirsk and Darlington.
Alan Weaver / Mandy Grant
Join us for a wonderful Valentine‘s lunchtime On board passengers can look forward to a cosy heritage
tour with Tornado, the perfect way to carriage, with seats alongside large windows, ideal for
celebrate the romance of steam. taking in the rolling countryside as the steam from the
locomotive drifts by. Standard Class seats are situated
On Saturday 13th February, step on board at York, Thirsk at a large tables making it the perfect place for a picnic,
and Darlington as we take a circular route along the East while those traveling in First Class can enjoy tea, coffee
Coast Main Line, the route locomotive was designed for, and biscuits in their large comfy chairs. For the ultimate
with a great mix of speed, scenery and steam. romantic trip, indulge in Premier Dining to experience
silver service dining on board.
Our train departs from York station a little before midday
Boarding at: Outward Return
and we head north to pick up further passengers at Thirsk
and Darlington. Our journey continues northwards passing York 11.45am 4.30pm
Durham with its magnificent view of the Cathedral and Thirsk 12.15pm 4.00pm
Castle before we soon cross the Tyne and pass Newcastle. Darlington Bank Top 12.45pm 3.30pm
A few miles on we diverge to take the ‘Blyth and Tyne’
route via Bedlington and Hepscott before turning south Prices
at Morpeth. We will run along the East Coast Main Line all Standard Class £75
the way back to York retracing our steps from Newcastle. First Class £139
Premier Dining £199
6 To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/valentinesluncheon
The Valentine’s Evening Tour
Saturday 13th February 2021
Circular tour around Yorkshire boarding at York.
David Franklin / Liam Barnes
A most romantic way to celebrate On board passengers can look forward to a cosy heritage
Valentine‘s is with an evening steam train. carriage, with seats alongside large windows, ideal for
listening to the sound of the steam engine and taking in
On the evening of Saturday 13th February, join us from York the twinkling lights as we pass towns and villages. Standard
for a romantic adventure through the night. This tour is a Class seats are situated at a large tables making it the
great way to mark the occasion and will also be the first perfect place for a picnic, while those traveling in First
time Tornado has visited Harrogate and Knaresborough. Class can enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits in their large comfy
chairs. For the ultimate romantic trip, indulge in Premier
Departing from York station we initially head north before Dining to experience silver service dining on board.
turning west and passing through the delightful stations
at Poppleton, Hammerton and Cattal. The route still Boarding at: Outward Return
features semaphore signals and manually operated crossing York 7.30pm 9.15pm
gates, somewhat of a rarity on the modern railway and to
a design that predates that of our locomotive. We cross Prices
over the river Nidd on a delightful viaduct and will soon be Standard Class £49
curving through Harrogate station as we turn south and First Class £99
square up to the steep climb through the long Bramhope Premier Dining £139
Tunnel. We then descend into Leeds where there will be a
break to take photos of Tornado. We then whisk our way
back to York and round off a wonderful evening of steam.
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/valentinesevening 7
Jack Boskett 8
The Ribblehead Rambler
Saturday 13th March 2021
Hull and the East Riding to Carlisle via the Settle and Carlisle Railway.
Departing Stations: Hull, Brough, Gilberdyke, Selby and Leeds.
Whilst it is twelve years since Tornado took to On arrival in Carlisle we have around three hours to
the rails, the locomotive has never worked a explore this lovely city with its Castle and museum as well
train from Hull. In March, we put that right with as an extensive pedestrianised city centre. We will then
a wonderful train from stations in the East Riding retrace our steps taking a south-bound run over the Settle
and Carlisle before setting down as outward as we return
to the world famous Settle and Carlisle Railway.
to Hull.
We depart from Hull and pick up at Brough, Gilberdyke,
This train is steam hauled throughout and promises to be
Selby and Leeds, we then head north west leaving the
a memorable day out with Tornado as the train crosses the
urban conurbation behind and breaking out into the
spectacular and extensive wilderness of the iconic Settle
Yorkshire Dales.
and Carlisle Railway.
With its magnificent viaducts, Ribblehead being the most
Boarding at: Outward Return
famous, and the number of tunnels needed to pass through
Hull 9.00am 9.00pm
the Pennines, the Settle and Carlisle has been described as
Brough 9.20am 8.40pm
running across the ‘roof of England’ and with good reason.
Gilberdyke 9.30am 8.20pm
The scenery is breathtaking through the Dales and carries
on as we enter Cumbria and the Eden Valley. It is also a Selby 9.45am 8.00pm
demanding railway for Tornado which will be working hard Leeds 10.15am 7.15pm
to the summit at Ais Gill.
Prices
Standard Class £109
First Class £169
Premier Dining £249
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/the-ribblehead-rambler 9
The Fen and Fells Flyer
Saturday 27th March 2021
East Anglia to Carlisle via the Settle and Carlisle Railway.
Departing stations: Cambridge, Ely, March and Peterborough.
Mandy Grant / Liam Barnes
Especially for our East Anglian customers, the train To accommodate the rolling landscape, the railway was built along
departs from Cambridge, Ely, March and Peterborough many viaducts and cuts through long tunnels, the longest at Blea Moor
with a diesel locomotive at the head. We also call at is over two miles long! One of the most iconic sights on the route is
Newark before reaching York, where Tornado will be the Ribblehead Viaduct; the 24 arches stretch a quarter of a mile over
100ft above the ground and offer spectacular uninterrupted views
waiting to take over at the front of the train.
of the landscape. Much is said of the beauty and scale of this railway,
but to fully appreciate it, it must be experienced first-hand. Once we
From York we take a fast run along the East Coast Main Line passing
have passed Settle Junction and its historic signalbox we head south
Darlington and Durham, with glorious views over the Norman
through Skipton to skirt Leeds and Wakefield as we continue south to
Castle and the Cathedral. We then head west through Hexham as
Doncaster where Tornado is detached. Our diesel locomotive will have
we follow the route of Hadrian’s Wall to arrive in the Border City
made its way from York ready for the homeward run along the East
of Carlisle. Here we have around two hours to explore the City
Coast Main Line and across the Fens.
with its fine museum and Castle, cosy public houses and various
shops of interest.
Boarding at: Outward Return
Cambridge 7.08am 11.17pm
Our return journey takes us south via the iconic Settle and
Ely 7.30am 10.39pm
Carlisle Railway. Famed for its beauty within the rolling landscape
March 7.51am 10.16pm
of the Dales and North Pennines, the Settle and Carlisle Railway
demonstrates the skill and determination of Victorian civil Peterborough 8.16am 9.54pm
engineering prowess in challenging and inhospitable terrain. Newark 9.23am 9.14pm
Highlights of the journey include Tornado hard at work to complete
the climb to Ais Gill summit, the highest point of the line at 1,169ft, Prices
and our train also passes through the superbly restored Dent Standard Class £109
Station, the highest in England at 1,150ft. First Class £169
Premier Dining £249
10 To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/fenandfellsThe Cumbrian Explorer
Saturday 8th May 2021
North East and Yorkshire to Carlisle, out via the Settle and Carlisle Railway,
return along the Cumbrian Coast. Boarding at Darlington, Thirsk,York, Leeds and Skipton.
Geoff Griffiths / Alan Weaver / Mandy Grant
We are delighted to offer a wonderful journey and turns as it follows the Irish Sea before turning more
from the home of Tornado in Darlington crossing inland as we pass Barrow and head for Carnforth. Tornado
some of the most scenic railway in England. The leaves us here and we are diesel hauled for the return to
train takes us across the dramatic landscape of Darlington setting down at outward stations.
the Settle and Carlisle Railway, before returning
Not to be missed, early booking is recommended for this
along the stunning Cumbrian Coast.
incredibly popular tour.
We depart from historic Darlington North Road station
Boarding at: Outward Return
as well as Darlington’s main Bank Top station, before
Darlington North Road 8.20am 10.10pm
continuing south to Thirsk,York and Leeds. Here we turn
Darlington Bank Top 8.35am 10.00pm
north and head via Shipley and Skipton before traversing
Thirsk 9.00am 9.30pm
the ‘Roof of England’ and the world famous Settle to
York 9.35am 9.00pm
Carlisle Railway. With its long climb to the stunning
Leeds 10.05am 8.30pm
Ribblehead Viaduct, its many tunnels and views across the
Skipton 10.35am 8.00pm
Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley the Settle and Carlisle is
rightly one of the greatest railway journeys in the world.
Prices
Standard Class £109
After a break of around two hours in Carlisle we depart
First Class £169
south and this time take the Cumbrian Coast route. We
Premier Dining £249
exchange the mountainous scenery of the S&C for the
longest coastal route in the UK. The railway line twists
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/cumbrianexplorer 1112
The Aberdonian
Saturday 3rd April | Thursday 22nd July | Saturday 31st July
Thursday 12th August | Thursday 19th August
Thursday 2nd September | Saturday 11th September 2021
Maurice Burns / Peter Backhouse / Geoff Griffiths
Return steam train journey from Edinburgh Our journey begins in Scotland’s capital; meet the train
to Aberdeen. right in the heart of the city at the imposing Waverley
station, situated in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
A nostalgic day trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with Tornado steams through Princes Street Gardens and
world famous steam locomotive Tornado. pauses to pick up further passengers at Haymarket station
in the west of the city. From there we leave the city
Let ‘The Aberdonian’ whisk you away as we take in some surroundings and pass open countryside before our train
of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train will start to slow. First opened in 1890, The Forth Bridge is
and off. Crossing the Forth Bridge, the train runs along one of the wonders of the modern world, and a UNESCO
the coast for much of its route making it an unrivalled World Heritage Site, crossing over 350ft above the water
way to experience Scotland as you weave through lush and stretching over one and a half miles in length. Tornado
countryside and marvel at the stunning cliff top vistas. will lead our train across this magnificent structure giving
amazing views of the Firth of Forth and we cross into the
On board the heritage train you can sit back and relax in Kingdom of Fife. The railway follows the coast line through
comfortable seats, whilst admiring the scenery through Inverkeithing and Burntisland where the city of Edinburgh
large windows adjacent to your table. Our friendly team can be seen across the Forth. Approaching Kirkcaldy the
will look after you, and if you choose to dine with us you route turns north whilst remaining alongside the coast,
will be treated to fine Scottish fare. Come and travel with but once we leave the town behind we move into the rich
us as Tornado runs regularly over this historic route. countryside of Fife with its farming communities and many
golf courses.
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/aberdonian 13The route is then via Perth and follow the route of the Aberdeen itself is a wonderful city in which to spend a few
River Tay to Dundee. Our departure from Dundee is hours, and passengers will have plenty of time to explore
through tunnels under the city, and we exit the city and this compact city next to the sea. From its position on
head alongside the River Tay out as far as the world- Scotland’s upper east side, Aberdeen has been influencing
famous golf course of Carnoustie. We then continue the world for centuries. That history can be discovered
alongside the river as we make our way eastwards passing from the ancient walls of Old Aberdeen to the bold
the coastal town of Arbroath, famous for its Smokie’s public art of the city centre. Known the world over for its
which are still produced in the town. Our route switches distinctive granite architecture, our buildings are home to
from running along the coast to diving inland and back elegant places to stay, shop and to dine in, as well the truly
again before crossing the Montrose Basin with the railway enlightening Aberdeen Art Gallery.
sandwiched between the water and Montrose itself. As
we leave Montrose behind we are running through the Boarding at: Outward Return
stunning Scottish countryside as we leave the coast behind Edinburgh 9.00am 9.30pm
for a while. Passing through Laurencekirk and Fordoun Haymarket 9.05am 9.20pm
and Drumlithie it is a chance to see the lush and unspoiled
country for which Scotland is rightly proud. Prices
Standard Class £129
As our journey progresses we pass Stonehaven and then First Class £169
exit the town on the cliffs above the North Sea. We run Premier Dining £245
high above the water below all the way to Aberdeen now
on what is a wonderful finish to a unique railway journey. Off Train Excursions
Tornado will run at speed alongside the water and on the To get a real taste of Aberdeenshire, take the opportunity
approach to our destination the train will slow as it takes to book one of our off train excursions, exploring some
a winding course through the Granite City, crossing of the best that the region has to offer. These options are
the River Dee on a beautiful curving bridge. Once across sure to fill up quickly and so must be booked at the time
the river on our left is the recently refurbished turntable of purchasing your train ticket.
at the former Ferryhill depot. This is where Tornado will
be turned for our return journey and the facility is vital in Take a tour of a local whisky distillery and enjoy
making this magnificent journey possible. We continue on tasting up to three drams, or choose to visit a typical
a little further and we then arrive into Aberdeen’s light Aberdeenshire castle and grounds managed by the
and airy station ready for onward excursions. National Trust for Scotland.
Off Train Excursion Price
Crathes Castle £25
Glen Garioch Distillery £30
14The Clyde Aberdonian
Easter Monday 5th April 2021
From Glasgow and Stirling to Aberdeen via Perth
Craig Doogan
We are delighted to bring you our first ever running through the street. With wonderful clifftop
tour from Glasgow. Join Tornado from Glasgow views out to sea on one side, and rolling hills leading to
Central and Stirling on Easter Monday for a mountains on the other, the route on to Aberdeen via
variation on our route to Aberdeen. Stonehaven is one of the greatest Scotland has to offer.
We depart the magnificent Glasgow Central station and Once in Aberdeen we will have around four hours to
immediately cross the mighty River Clyde. Running through explore the historic city, or take one of our excursions,
the suburbs we soon diverge east to pick up the former before Tornado will whisk us back to Stirling and Glasgow
Caledonian Railway route made famous in the ‘Races to the following our outward route.
North’ of 1888 and 1895. Whilst we will make good time we
will not be racing but soon we will be heading out from the As with our regular Aberdonian tours, excursions to Glen
urban sprawl as we travel north to our pick up at Stirling. Garioch Distillery and Crathes Castle are available at
The railway offers great views of the city perched above a small supplement and early booking is advised due to
with its castle and the famous Wallace Monument. limited numbers.
Boarding at: Outward Return
We travel on passing Gleneagles with its golf course, through
Perth and are now alongside another mighty river; the silvery Glasgow 9.15am 10.15pm
Tay. It stays with us for many miles now before reaching its Stirling 10.15am 9.15pm
estuary with the North Sea as we continue to climb.
Prices
We run alongside the Tay and on through Dundee where Standard Class £99
the houses are so close on either side it is almost like First Class £169
Premier Dining £245
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/clydeaberdonian 15Henry Elliott 16
The Caledonian
Saturday 10th April 2021
West Midlands to Edinburgh. Boarding at Birmingham New Street,
Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Crewe.
Frank Yates
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
After a break of around three hours in Edinburgh, whilst
will be waiting.
Tornado is serviced, we will return via our outward route.
We leave Carnforth and follow the route of the West
Tornado will haul the train as far as Carnforth and our
Coast Main Line. Whilst away from more familiar A1
electric locomotive will be on hand to whisk our train
territory, it was a regular route for the class when three
south to Birmingham.
were allocated to Polmadie shed in Glasgow and worked
south. We will tackle the long climb to Shap Summit via the
Boarding at: Outward Return
formidable Grayrigg bank, the beautiful Lune Gorge and
Birmingham New Street 7.45am 10.30pm
the steep Shap Bank itself. The scenery unfolds across the
Tame Bridge Parkway 8.00am 10.10pm
Lakes to the west and the Pennine ridge to the east during
Wolverhampton 8.15am 9.50pm
the climb and the descent to Carlisle.
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 Prices
to 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
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/caledonian 1718
The Jorvik Express
Saturday 15th May 2021
Liverpool and Manchester to York. Boarding at Liverpool, Newton-le-Willows
and Manchester Victoria.
Alan Weaver / Frank Yates / Maurice Burns
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 many shops or even a river boat trip on the Ouse. For a
for passengers in Manchester before crossing real rail adventure, The National Railway Museum stands
close to York Station and passengers may wish to visit the
the beautiful Pennine landscape, the train
steam giants of the past.
heads to the historic city of York. Famed for
its historic buildings, museums and many well
Our return journey takes us via Wakefield before we stop
established bars and eateries, our guests are
for water at Brighouse. On departure we are routed via
sure of a superb day out.
the scenic Calder Valley line passing Hebden Bridge and
onto Rochdale before arriving at Manchester Victoria.
Our route follows almost all of the famous Liverpool and
From there, the return route is as our outward journey.
Manchester Railway designed by George Stephenson and
home to the Rainhill trials and Rocket. From Manchester
Boarding at: Outward Return
we tackle the steep climb of Miles Platting before
Liverpool 8.00am 9.45pm
traversing the outer suburbs and heading via Romiley for
Newton-le-Willows 8.30am 9.00pm
the picturesque Hope Valley line. After passing through
Manchester Victoria 9.00am 8.15pm
the glorious scenery of the Peak District we head north
from Sheffield passing Swinton and Church Fenton before
Prices
arriving into York.
Standard Class £109
First Class £169
Premier Dining £249
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Saturday 22nd May 2021
East Midlands to Carlisle over the Settle and Carlisle Railway. Boarding at Leicester,
East Midlands Parkway, Derby, and Chesterfield.
Mike Brown
Join us on ‘The Pennine Explorer’, as we travel On the return, we follow the route of Hadrian’s Wall as it
from the East Midlands to Carlisle and return criss-crosses the railway en-route to Newcastle. We then
including the magnificent Settle and Carlisle rush south on the East Coast Main Line passing Darlington,
Railway. Our tour also includes a fast run south Durham and York.
with Tornado along the East Coast Main Line
We say goodbye to Tornado on the outskirts of Chesterfield
after taking the stunning Tyne Valley line that
before continuing our journey with a diesel locomotive as
crosses Hadrian’s Wall through the beautiful
we return passengers to their outward stations.
Northumberland scenery.
Boarding at: Outward Return
Our tour begins from Leicester and we travel on through
Leicester 7.00am 10.55pm
Derbyshire before Tornado joins our train at Hellifield. Our
East Midlands Parkway 7.30am 10.25pm
return journey takes us north via the world renowned
Derby 8.00am 10.10pm
Settle and Carlisle Railway, following this remote but
Chesterfield 8.35am 9.45pm
scenic line through the Dales, traversing soaring viaducts
and thundering through tunnels along this masterpiece
Prices
of Victorian engineering. On arrival we have around two
Standard Class £129
hours to explore the city with its fine museum and castle,
First Class £169
cosy public houses and various shops of interest.
Premier Dining £249
To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/pennines 21Tornado and Flying Scotsman
on the Settle and Carlisle Railway
The two biggest names in the UK steam scene
will haul trains together for the first time in 2021.
Bob Green
Thursday 16th September
Train from Peterborough, Newark, Doncaster and York
Train from Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Wigan and Preston
Saturday 18th September
Train from Middlesbrough,Yarm, Thirsk,York and Leeds
Train from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington and Preston
Tornado and Flying Scotsman are two of the most famous locomotives in the world,
one new and the other nearing 100 years old, but they’ve never worked together on
Britain’s national rail network – until now!
In September 2021 the two railway giants, in matching BR Green liveries, will come together to haul
four special trains over the beautiful and iconic Settle and Carlisle Railway. A truly historic combination
of steam and scenery over ten years in the making, the trains will offer passengers a journey through
the Dales behind both the A1 and A3. There will also be opportunity to see both locomotives in
Carlisle Station. Given the excitement around the two famed locomotives, tickets are expected to sell
quickly, and so early booking is advised.
22 To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/jorvikThursday 16th September
Train from Peterborough, Newark, Doncaster and York Train from Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent,
Crewe, Wigan and Preston
Our journey begins behind modern traction as we depart
from Peterborough station and head north. We pick up further Our day commences behind an electric locomotive that speeds us
passengers at Newark and Doncaster before arriving into York. along the West Coast Main Line picking up at Tamworth, Stoke on
Trent, Crewe, Wigan and Preston.
At York Flying Scotsman will be waiting to attach to the south end of
our train before we depart steam hauled towards Leeds via Church On arrival at Preston, Tornado will be ready to attach to the south
Fenton and Garforth. end of our train and we set of under steam towards Blackburn and
Clitheroe. After taking water at Hellifield we pass through Settle
From Leeds we head out of the city and pass by mills and brick Junction and begin the long climb to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct
chimneys reminding us of the industrial history of the area. as we are now on the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway.
Once at Skipton we are out into the open countryside and soon A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel
pass Settle Junction and join the famous route to Carlisle. before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From
here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful
We soar over viaducts, and plunge through deep cuttings and isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside.
tunnels, as the railway climbs to the famous viaduct at Ribblehead.
A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will
before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. be time to explore the city, with its museum and castle and large
pedestrian area with many shops, cafes and pubs.
From here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing
beautiful isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside. For our return journey we will retrace our route from the
morning but this time with Flying Scotman leading our passage.
We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be The magnificent scenery will unfold through the window as our
time to explore the city before our return journey with Tornado. locomotive takes us through the Eden Valley,
Boarding at: Outward (Flying Scotsman Return (Tornado Appleby and up the climb to Ais Gill summit. Once we crest the
from York) to York) summit some 1169 feet above sea level it is then downhill past dry
Peterborough 7.00am 10.00pm stone walls, and picturesque villages before we pass Settle Jn again
Newark 7.45am 9.15pm and we are slowing for our water stop at Hellifield. Our return
route is then as per our outward via Clitheroe and Blackburn to
Doncaster 8.30am 8.30pm
Preston.
York 9.30am 7.30pm
At Preston we say goodbye to Flying Scotsman as our electric
locomotive once again hastens us back to Tamworth and other
Prices joining stations.
Standard Class £135
First Class £199 Boarding at: Outward (Tornado Return (Flying Scotsman
Premier Dining £299 from Preston) to Preston)
Tamworth 7.00am 11.00pm
Stoke-on-Trent 7.45am 10.15pm
Crewe 8.15am 9.45pm
Wigan 8.45am 9.15pm
Preston 9.30am 8.30pm
23Bob Green 24
Saturday 18th September
Train from Middlesbrough, Yarm, Thirsk, York and Leeds Train from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford,
Crewe, Warrington and Preston
Tornado will travel to Middlesbrough and head our train from the
start. We depart west calling first at Yarm station and heading on via For those passengers wishing to join from the West Midlands and
Northallerton to our next pick up at Thirsk. Our final calling point is north west our day begins behind electric traction. Starting in the
the magnificent York station from which we travel via Church Fenton centre of Birmingham and New Street station we are soon on our
and Garforth to Leeds. way north for further pick ups at Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe,
Warrington Bank Quay and Preston.
From here we head out of the city and pass by mills and brick
chimneys reminding us of the industrial history of the area. Once at On arrival at Preston, Flying Scotsman will be ready to attach to
Skipton we are out into the open countryside and soon pass Settle the south end of our train and we set of under steam towards
Junction and join the famous route to Carlisle. We soar over viaducts, Blackburn and Clitheroe. After taking water at Hellifield we pass
and plunge through deep cuttings and tunnels, as the railway climbs through Settle Jn and begin the long climb to the famous Ribblehead
to the famous viaduct at Ribblehead. A slow pass off the viaduct Viaduct as we are now on the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. A
proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before we continue a more slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before
gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is down hill virtually all we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is
the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated farms, small villages and down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated
stunning countryside. farms, small villages and stunning countryside. We then arrive into
the border city of Carlisle where there will be time to explore the
We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be city, with its museum and castle and large pedestrian area with many
time to explore the city before our return journey. For our return shops, cafes and pubs.
journey we will retrace our route from the morning but this time
with Flying Scotsman at the head of our train. The wonderful scenery For our return journey we will retrace our route from the morning
will be there to enjoy again and Flying Scotsman will be working hard but this time with Tornado leading our passage.The magnificent scenery
as we climb to the summit at Ais Gill, some 1169 feet above sea level. will unfold through the window as our locomotive takes us through the
We then descend down to Settle Jn and our water stop at Hellifield. Eden Valley, Appleby and up the climb to Ais Gill summit. Once we crest
We then steam on via Leeds to York, where we change from steam to the summit, some 1169 feet above sea level it is then downhill pass
diesel traction for the last leg of our journey back to Thirsk,Yarm and dry stone walls and picturesque villages before we pass Settle Jn again
Middlesbrough. and we are slowing for our water stop at Hellifield. Our return route
is then as per our outward via Clitheroe and Blackburn to Preston. At
Boarding at: Outward (Tornado Return (Flying Preston we say goodbye to Tornado as our electric locomotive returns
from Middlesbrough) Scotsman to York) our train to outward stations in the north-west and West Midlands.
Middlesbrough 8.00am 9.30pm
Yarm 8.15am 9.15pm Boarding at: Outward (Flying Return (Tornado
Thirsk 8.45am 8.45pm Scotsman from Preston) to Preston)
York 9.15am 7.45pm Birmingham New St 7.00am 11.00pm
Leeds 10.00am 7.00pm Wolverhampton 7.20am 10.40pm
Stafford 7.45am 10.15pm
Crewe 8.10am 9.50pm
Warrington 8.30am 9.30pm
Prices
Preston 9.30am 8.30pm
Standard Class £135
First Class £199
Premier Dining £299
25About Tornado
Tornado was completed at Darlington Locomotive Works in 2008 after 18 years of
fundraising and construction. The construction cost £3.3m, all of which was paid for by
public donations and corporate sponsorship of the project. Tornado is famed for being
the only main-line steam engine built in the UK since the 1960s. Completed in 2008,
the engine has gained superstar status appearing on Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson
shovelling the coal and helped with the rescue of everyone’s favourite bear in the
Paddington 2 movie. It is also the only steam locomotive to have reached 100mph in
the last 50 years.
Key Facts
Tornado weighs 166 tons (168.8 tonnes)
Tornado’s maximum speed is 100mph, which was achieved in test runs in April 2017.
The general limit for steam on the main line is 75 mph.
Tornado’s driving wheels measure 6ft 8in in diameter - taller than an average door frame!
The maximum boiler pressure is 250lb/sq in.
There are over three miles of electrical cabling on Tornado.
At full power, the coal burning in Tornado’s 50 sq ft firebox has an output equivalent
to 11,000 2kw kettles all operating at the same time!
Tornado has a tractive effort (pulling power) of 37,397lb (166.38kN),
and produces around 2,500 horsepower at 65mph.
The maximum practical range with a full tender tank (6,200 gallons) is over 110 miles,
Tornado would then need to stop for water.
Expensive to run
To keep Tornado running on the national network, it costs around £150,000 per year,
including operational and maintenance costs.
On a typical railtour, Tornado burns coal at approximately one tonne per hour and for each mile, she
boils roughly 40 gallons (around a bath tub!) of water. In a year Tornado burns over 200 tonnes of
coal, costing around £50,000 alone, along with a £25,000 water bill!
26Secure Tornado’s future
Become a Covenantor
Covenantors are at the core of what we do at The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, and
without their continued support we simply would not be able to keep Tornado running.
David Robinson
By making a small donation – the equivalent of the price of a pint of beer a week – you can help us stay
on track. By regularly donating, we are able to forecast a regular and reliable income allowing careful
planning of maintenance, larger overhauls and special projects.
From the Trust’s inception 30 years ago, our Covenantors have provided the funds to build Tornado. Much
of the locomotive as you see it today has been funded by this means – a lot of people contributing a small
amount on a regular basis. Since completion, our Covenantors have provided essential support to keep
the locomotive in tip-top condition and operating on the mainline.
Now you too can be a part of this incredible story. Tornado is nearing the next planned overhaul and
donations from our Covenantors are more vital than ever.
To find out more, including details of the Covenantor benefit package,
go to a1steam.com/become-a-covenantor or email enquiries@a1steam.com
Back cover photo: Alan Weaver
27To 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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