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FROM THE A1 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

TORNADO

2018 MAIN LINE TOURS

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Tornado’s tenth anniversary year is underway, and it is shaping up to be this special locomotive’s busiest yet. The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is extremely proud of all that this new build steam engine has accomplished since she was completed a decade ago, and hope to continue developing steam travel for many years to come. From appearing on TV in ‘Top Gear’ and on film in ‘Paddington 2’, to grabbing headlines for reaching 100mph and operating a timetabled service during the S&C ‘plandampf’, Tornado draws crowds wherever she goes and we would like to invite you to be a part of this tenth anniversary year.

The 2018 tour diary promises to be our best yet, with rail journeys running country wide, allowing more people than ever to access our trains. Tornado will be hauling trains from every corner of the country offering passengers the opportunity to visit historic cities and seaside towns, crossing mountain vistas and rolling countryside.

2018 also sees the start of Tornado running at 90mph where permitted, the only steam locomotive certified to do so in the UK. This makes her not only the newest, but also the fastest steam locomotive on the modern railway network. As a part of our celebrations we are delighted to be offering our birthday railtour starting in Darlington, the home of the Trust and where the engine was completed, as well as two very special anniversary circular tours. We are also marking this momentous anniversary with a luxurious Pullman train run with our friends at Belmond and we hope many of you will join us on this elegant journey to Yorkshire. Every train in this brochure is promoted by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, with all profits going directly towards keeping Tornado on the main line in future years. There is a great variety on offer in our brochure, and we hope that you will be able join us to celebrate ten years of Tornado.

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For further information please visit www.a1steam.com, email [email protected], call 01325 460163 or write to Darlington Locomotive Works, FREEPOST RTJS-XECR-XARL, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Hopetown Lane, Darlington DL3 6RQ

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The last of the renowned Peppercorn class A1 steam locomotives was, tragically, scrapped in 1966. But, a brand new class A1, No.60163 Tornado, was brought to life by a dedicated team of volunteers. Now we need your help to keep Tornado on the main line and pay for future overhauls - the last one cost almost £500,000.

The project to build a new Peppercorn class A1 was launched in 1990 and after 18 years of planning, con-struction and fundraising, the £3 million locomotive was completed in August 2008 at the Trust’s workshop in Darlington.

Funds to build Tornado were raised through regular donations (deeds of covenant), sponsorship (principal sponsor William Cook Cast Products Limited), loans and a bond issue. Tornado recently operated at 100mph, the first steam locomotive in the UK to do so for 50 years, she also starred in the new Paddington 2 movie and in March 2018 reached 100,000 miles since completion on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.According to The Times, Tornado is “a hit across the length and breadth of Britain”.

However, for this to continue we still need your help – and you can come on board for the price of a pint of beer a week!

By becoming a regular donor you can play your part in keeping Tornado on the main line and in recognition of your support, you will receive:

Together we can keep Tornado on the main line - become a covenantor today!

l A special print of No. 60163 Tornado by Jonathan Clayl Access to view Tornado at all reasonable timesl The Trust’s newsletters on a regular basisl Proportionate discount off A1SLT promoted toursl Annual Covenantor Cardl The opportunity to attend the Trust’s Annual Conventionl The opportunity to attend days out at heritage railways l The opportunity to buy exclusive merchandise only

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ON BOARD OUR TRAINS

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* Guaranteed ‘tables for two’ in First Class Dining and First Class Non-Dining are available for a supplement of £25.00 per person.

Our train is formed of heritage Mk1 carriages, which provide a nostalgic journey back in time, where passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery as plumes of steam drift past the windows, and the locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you choose to travel, you can be assured of a magical day out on a railtour with Tornado.

l Standard class You can be sure of a wonderful day out in Standard Class, where every seat every seat is aligned with a window to take in the scenery as is passes by. Where possible, we endeavour to have Standard Class at the front of the train in at least one direction so that the sound of Tornado hard at work can be heard.

l First class Non-Dining Some of our trains offer First Class Non-Dining seating where passengers can look forward to luxurious surroundings, travelling in a comfortable and roomy seat with curtains by the windows. Complimentary teas and coffee are served throughout the day.

l On Board Buffet Non-Dining and Standard Class passengers may wish to bring a picnic, or else indulge at the On Board Buffet where a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available.

l First class Dining For a fully immersive experience, why not consider booking a First Class Dining ticket; with silver service for all meals, each freshly cooked on the train by our elite team of chefs, there is no better way to travel! Dining passengers can look forward to a full English breakfast on the outward journey and a relaxed four course dinner on the way home as the station lights twinkle and Tornado’s reassuring rhythmical exhaust sets the seal on a memorable day out.

THE cANTERBURY TALE

Saturday 19th May 2018 - Canterbury and the Dover Coast

To make a booking visit www.ukrailtours.com or call 01438 715050

TIckET PRIcES (STARTINg FROM)

First class Dining £245.00 First class Non-Dining £159.00 Standard class £109.00

TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNPeterborough 08:00hrs 22:00hrs

St Neots 08:30hrs 21:30hrs

Stevenage 09:15hrs 21:00hrs

Potters Bar 09:40hrs 20:30hrs

Finsbury Park 10:00hrs 20:10hrs

‘The Canterbury Tale’ promises to be a wonderful day trip; not only visiting one of the country’s most historic cities where the sights and sounds of old England can be enjoyed, but also the beautiful journey will take the train along the foot of the iconic White Cliffs, providing passengers stunning views of the Kent coast.

Canterbury bound, the train departs from Peterborough station and heads south along the East Coast Main Line, with station calls at St Neots, Stevenage and Potters Bar. After a further passenger call at Finsbury Park the train takes the steep climb up onto the North London Line with views across the large development at King’s Cross - St Pancras. The train then continues out of the capital heading East towards Maidstone and Ashford, before the final leg of our outward journey to Canterbury.

cANTERBURYPassengers will have around three hours to explore Canterbury, a UNESCO heritage site brimming with thousands of years of history. Today the city famous for its traditional streets and buildings, including the ancient cathedral, which provided the backdrop to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. After a few hours in Canterbury the train embarks on its scenic return journey, heading towards Minster and taking the Junction for Dover and the Cinque Ports. The steep climb of Martin Mill Bank affords good views of Dover castle and port before our route plunges under Shakespeare’s Cliff and emerges along the famous White

Cliffs. Passengers will enjoy coastal views as we head back towards Ashford, picking up the outward route. In London, Tornado says goodbye and a diesel locomotive speeds the train back towards Peterborough.

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THE EBOR FLYER

Saturday 14th April 2018 - Tornado’s First 90mph RailtourFollowing a successful test run in April 2017, when Tornado reached a top speed of 100mph, passengers are now invited to join the locomotive on ‘The Ebor Flyer’. This will be the first public train where Tornado will be authorised to operate at speeds up to 90mph on the East Coast Main Line. The destination for this exciting excursion is York, where passengers will have up to four hours to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fascinating and historic city. This is one train not to be missed!

Steam hauled throughout, the return journey promises to be as thrilling as the outward. On the route south passengers can be assured of a swift journey as the train travels down Stoke Bank, the location where Mallard broke the world steam speed record of 126mph in 1938.

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THE YNYS MÔN EXPRESS

Saturday 28th April 2018 - A day out in North Wales ‘The Ynys Môn Express’ offers passengers a wonderful day out to North Wales. With options to explore all that this area has to offer from mountain scenery, to seascapes and medieval castles, there is sure to be something of interest on this railtour.

LLANDUDNOIn North Wales there are several destinations to choose from. For passengers alighting at Llandudno Junction there will be a short coach connection to nearby Llandudno. Here you can visit the popular Victorian seaside resort, complete with pier and arcades, or else scale the Great Orme (via the Tramway, of course!) and take in the views from this astonishing coastal landmark. There is an off train excursion to visit the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway available from Llandudno Junction.

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THE TALISMAN

Recalling a popular East Coast express train name, ‘The Talisman’ offers a wonderful day of high speed heritage rail travel. The outward journey is steam hauled down the East Coast Main Line, promising bursts of 90mph as Tornado charges out of London on route to Durham and Newcastle. The return journey will be hauled by the Deltic diesel locomotive D9009 Alycidon, whose engines will roar as the train speeds back towards the capital at up to 100mph.

DURHAM AND NEwcASTLEPassengers disembarking at the beautiful city of Durham can visit the castle and cathedral which were used as a location in the filming of the Harry Potter movies, or else enjoy time by the River Wear. A coach will be available from Durham for those wishing to visit Beamish Museum.

Saturday 21st July 2018 - An East Coast Railtour to Durham and Newcastle

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Tuesday 10th July 2018 - RAF Centenary Celebrations

To make a booking visit [email protected] or call 01325 460163

As part of the centenary of the RAF we are pleased to announce a very special train from Lincoln and Peterborough to London King's Cross station as part of the RAF 100 celebrations. The 10th

July 2018 will see a major celebration in London including a fly past of up to 100 current and historic RAF aircraft and a stunning parade of personnel from the service. Working with the RAF 100 team Tornado will be at the head of our train as we travel from Lincolnshire to London and we are pleased to offer two fabulous packages as well as Dining and First Class seating.

For the ultimate day out choose a Platinum package and travel with us in First Class Dining where you will be treated to a Champagne breakfast on the way to London and a four course evening meal on the return. Your transfers in London from King’s Cross to the Mall and return are included as is access to the rooftop terrace of the Trafalgar Hotel. Formerly the offices of the Cunard Line, the hotel sits directly under the flight path, so you will get unrivalled views with lunch included. In the afternoon, your package includes access to a very special event on Horseguards where you will be able to get up close to various aircraft. There will be an RAF host to answer questions and ensure this is a very special event that will live long in the memory. Please note there are an extremely limited number of tickets available in Platinum Class.Our Gold Class package includes full travel on the special train with Champagne breakfast on the outward journey and a four

course meal on the return. The price also includes access to the rooftop bar of the Trafalgar Hotel with lunch included and from where you will get a grand stand view of the RAF Fly past. We are also pleased to offer travel on the train in First Class dining or First Class non dining.

Please note that bookings for this train will be via the A1SLT office in Darlington on 01325 460163 only, or contact [email protected]

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TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNLincoln 06:45hrs 21:00hrs

Peterborough 08:00hrs 19:30hrs

Ely ( return only) N/A 18:45hrs

London King's Cross 09:30hrs 16:45hrs


Platinum £750.00 gold £449.00First class Dining £249.00First class Non-Dining £159.00

TORNADO TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPEcIALS

Sunday 29th July 2018 - Two Yorkshire circular tours from Darlington via York

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Moving under her own steam for the first time in Darlington, Summer 2008.

Tornado was named by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2009. Tornado starred in the Paddington 2 movie in 2017.

Tornado reached 100mph on the East Coast Main Line in tests in 2017.

DAY TOUROur first tenth anniversary special departs Darlington late morning and will take around three and a half hours as we travel around Yorkshire. On board there are a choice of classes, including First Class Dining where a four course lunch will be served. Our train will be hauled by Tornado throughout. Departing Darlington, we head along the East Coast Main Line to pick up further passengers at Northallerton. We then head south to York and take the route via Church Fenton to Leeds, a route that would have seen A1s regularly in the days of steam. From Leeds we head towards Wakefield's Westgate station, a first for Tornado, before diverging to Wakefield Kirkgate station and on via Normanton back to Church Fenton, then via our outward route to Darlington.


First class Dining £159.00 First class Non-Dining £109.00

Standard class £59.00

TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNDarlington 11:00hrs 14:30hrs

Northallerton 11:15hrs 14:15hrs


As part of the tenth birthday celebrations for Tornado we are pleased to be offering two circular trips from the locomotive's birthplace of Darlington to York and return. We are very pleased to be able to offer these two trips at special prices so that more passengers can travel with Tornado as part of the locomotive's birthday celebrations.

EVENINg TOUR Our second tenth anniversary special departs Darlington in the evening and will take around three and a half hours as we travel around Yorkshire. On board there are a choice classes, including First Class Dining where a four course supper will be served. Our train will be hauled by Tornado throughout. Departing Darlington we head along the East Coast Main Line to pick up further passengers at Thirsk. We then head south to York and take the route via Church Fenton before taking the route to the new Glasshoughton station. From here we turn to the north and retrace our route back to York and along the East Coast Main Line to Thirsk and Darlington. This is rare track for steam and includes several sections over which Tornado will work for the first time.




TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNDarlington 17:00hrs 20:30hrs

Thirsk 17:20hrs 20:10hrs


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THE MAD HATTER

Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Tornado’s Tenth Anniversary Railtour to Chester

Tornado’s tenth anniversary train will take passengers from Darlington, where the locomotive steamed out of the Works for the first time in 2008, to the beautiful city of Chester. Be a part of Tornado’s history by joining the celebrations on ‘The Mad Hatter’. On the anniversary of Tornado’s first public steaming, this railtour will take passengers through stunning rolling countryside to the ancient roman city. The train name reflects the Alice in Wonderland author’s connection to both Cheshire, where Lewis Carroll was born, and the North East, where he lived for part of his childhood. That, and the fact that one must be a little bonkers to undertake the building of a steam locomotive – let alone do it twice!*

Picking up passengers at both Darlington stations, York and Wakefield Kirkgate, the outward journey will take a spectacular route via Copy Pit and Blackburn, before returning via the splendid scenery of the Hope Valley through the Peak District.

cHESTERPassengers can enjoy over three hours in Chester, which provides ample time to explore the compact city centre, famed for its beautiful half-timber rowed shopping arcade. Famed as a walled city, Chester has many venues of historic interest: from the Roman amphitheatre to Chester Castle. In the summer, visitors to Chester can take time for a stroll and an ice cream by the river Dee, while the more adventurous may wish to hire a rowing boat and take in another view of the city.





TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNDarlington North Road 08:30hrs 22:15hrs

Darlington Bank Top 08:40hrs 22:00hrs

York 09:30hrs 21:00hrs

Wakefield Kirkgate 10:10hrs 20:15hrs

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THE BARD OF AVON

Saturday 18th August 2018 - Manchester Picadilly to Stratford-upon-Avon.

We are delighted to invite passengers to join Tornado on ‘The Bard of Avon’ for a nostalgic, summertime day trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford. This railtour starts at Manchester Piccadilly, before calling to pick up passengers from Stockport, Wilmslow, Crewe and Shrewsbury.

For the first time, Tornado will depart from Manchester Piccadilly station. The train will then proceed on, before picking up passengers at Stockport and Wilmslow. Passengers can enjoy the lovely Cheshire scenery as the train takes the route via Sandbach to Crewe. We then cross through the beautiful countryside of Shropshire for our final passenger pick up at the county town of Shrewsbury. From Shrewsbury, we head by way of Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street to join the Great Western Railway, where we will proceed on the scenic North Warwick Line to Stratford. Our return journey takes us on the alternative route to Birmingham via Lapworth and Solihull, before we branch off on the Sutton branch line to Walsall, and on to Wolverhampton. From there we return by way of our outward route. Offering a full day with Tornado, this train is steam hauled throughout.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVONA visit to Stratford would not be complete without finding out more about the Bard that makes it famous. Shakespeare’s Birthplace allows you to discover more about his early years by visiting the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up. Nearby Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare is buried, is one of the loveliest parish churches and well worth the short walk to visit. From quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to open parklands along the river, there’s something for everyone. In summer, the River Avon becomes a playground for many, with boat trips affording views of the town, from beautiful riverside gardens to the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres.





TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNManchester Piccadilly 08:30hrs 21:30hrs

Stockport 08:45hrs 21:15hrs

Wilmslow 09:00hrs 21:00hrs

Crewe 09:30hrs 20:30hrs

Shrewsbury 10:00hrs 19:30hrs

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THE DEVONIAN

Saturday 8th September 2018 - Birmingham to Plymouth


TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNBirmingham Snow Hill 07:30hrs 22:30hrs

Stourbridge Junction 07:50hrs 22:05hrs

Kidderminster 08:05hrs 21:50hrs

Worcester Shrub Hill 08:30hrs 21:30hrs

Bristol Temple Meads 10:30hrs 19:30hrs


First class Dining £279.00 Standard class £139.00

Join us on board ‘The Devonian’ for a wonderful trip to the West Country with Tornado.

Departing from Birmingham Snow Hill station our train will be hauled as far as Bristol by a Class 67 diesel locomotive. At Bristol Tornado will be waiting to take our train west, across the Somerset levels and on through Whiteball Tunnel to emerge in to the beautiful Devon countryside. After passing Exeter our train will traverse Brunel’s iconic sea wall where the railway runs along the coast weaving between the beaches, through tunnels under cliffs and passed the deck chairs and the ice cream vendors. Once away from the sea, our route heads in land and here Tornado will be working close to its maximum as we climb over the fearsome South Devon Banks, a legacy from Brunel’s Atmospheric Railway. After such hard climbing we traverse over viaducts on the sinuous route through the picturesque landscape before descending into the Naval city of Plymouth.

PLYMOUTHPassengers have around three hours to enjoy the history of the area where, on Plymouth Hoe, Sir Francis Drake ‘spied’ the Spanish Armada, or perhaps a visit to the Barbican area to see the original passenger list for Pilgrim Father’s ship The Mayflower on which they set out for the New World. By the harbour are wonderful places to have a drink or something to eat amongst the Tudor and Jacobean buildings and old Dockside warehouses that give the area so much character.

Our return journey retraces our route and soon after departure includes the challenging climbs of Hemerdon and Dainton banks before we once again skirt Brunel’s sea wall as the sun starts to set. After climbing to Whiteball Tunnel, and dashing down passed the spot where City of Truro achieved 100mph in 1904, we cruise across the Somerset levels and back to Bristol. Tornado will haul our train throughout the return from Plymouth to Birmingham.

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Did you know...l Tornado was completed at Darlington Locomotive Works in 2008 after 18 years of fundraising and

construction.

l The construction cost £3.3m, all of which was paid for by public donations and corporate sponsorship of the project. Most donations came in at £5 each month, which was equivalent to the price of a pint a week! Beer was a little cheaper back then!

l Tornado weighs 166 tons (168.8 tonnes).

l Tornado’s maximum speed is 100mph, which was achieved in testing for 90mph running in April

2017. For limited trains on the East Coast Main Line, Tornado is planned to run at 90mph. The general limit for steam on the main line is 75 mph.

l Tornado’s driving wheels measure 6ft 8in in diameter-taller than an average door frame!

l The maximum boiler pressure is 250lb/sq in.

l There are over three miles of electrical cabling on Tornado.

l 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!

l Tornado has a tractive effort (pulling power) of 37,397lb (166.38kN), and produces around 2,500 horsepower at 65mph.

l The maximum practical range with a full tender tank (6,200 gallons) is over 110 miles, Tornado

would then need to stop for water.

l To keep Tornado running on the national network, it costs around £150,000 per year, including operational and maintenance costs.

l On an 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.

l In a year Tornado burns over 200 tonnes of coal, costing around £50,000 alone, along with a

£25,000 water bill!

keeping Tornado Steaming...

THE cHRISTMAS BORDER RAIDER

Saturday 1st December 2018 - A festive trip on the Settle & Carlisle Railway




THE AULD REEkIE

Sunday 7th October 2018 - Yorkshire to Edinburgh


Join us for another popular tour featuring both Tornado and Deltic Alycidon as we travel to the Scottish Capital from Yorkshire. This tour offers over 250 miles of steam on the outward journey followed by high speed running with the Deltic on the return.

Tornado will be at the head of the train as we depart Doncaster and hauls a train for the first time to Wakefield Westgate and Leeds. Our final pick up is York before we set out for a stunning run along the East Coast Main Line. We pass Darlington, birthplace of Tornado, and the majestic sight of Durham Cathedral greets us soon after.

Once we pass the Angel of the North and cross over the Tyne at Newcastle, we speed north taking in spectacular views of Lindisfarne and delightful Alnmouth. Our train slows for the crossing of the majestic Royal Border Bridge before we enter Scotland and run along the cliff tops where, if lucky, there may be seals on the rocks below. We then pass stunning countryside and castles before sweeping through the suburbs into the centre of Scotland’s capital.

Our return journey is powered by Deltic Alycidon throughout. With much opportunity to run up to 100mph this impressive locomotive will speed us back south via our outward route and stations.

EDINBURgHEdinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. Packed with medieval tenements, narrow wynds of the Old Town and the sweeping elegance of the Georgian New Town, there is no question that Edinburgh deserves its reputation as one of the most stunning and enthralling cities in the world. With a plethora of world-class visitor attractions, sightseeing in Edinburgh is pretty easy. From the

world famous Castle to the 17th century Royal Palace at Holyrood, or shopping in Princes Street there is something for everyone.



TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNDoncaster 07:30hrs 22:15hrs

Wakefield 08:00hrs 21:50hrs

Leeds 08:20hrs 21:30hrs

York 09:00hrs 21:00hrs

Edinburgh 14:30hrs 17:30hrs

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Birmingham New Street 07:45hrs 22:10hrs

Wolverhampton 08:10hrs 21:55hrs

Stafford 08:45hrs 21:20hrs

Crewe 09:15hrs 20:45hrs

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Our Christmas train not only combines a festive journey by steam, but there is a wonderful chance to travel over the stunningly beautiful Settle and Carlisle route. Furthermore, on arrival in Carlisle the Christmas Market will be in full swing - perfect for buying your gifts, or just enjoying the great food and drink they have on offer.

Tornado will be at the head of our train throughout as we travel via Stafford, Crewe and Blackburn before heading north and on to the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway itself. The route is known as the ‘Long Drag’ because of the heavy gradients all the way to Ribblehead Viaduct and Blea Moor Tunnel. We will soar over high viaducts and plunge through deep cuttings as we head through the wild landscape for Carlisle.

Passengers have over two hours to enjoy Carlisle, where the station is close to the Cathedral and nearby pedestrian shopping area for the Christmas Market.

Tornado will then lead us back, taking the direct route along the edge of the Lake District via Shap Summit and on to Lancaster and Preston. Here Tornado takes water before regaining our outward route and returning us to the West Midlands covering over 400 miles, all by steam.

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Saturday 9th February 2019 - A special trip on the Settle & Carlisle line


Come along and enjoy the experience of No. 60163 Tornado climbing to Blea Moor and Ais Gill summits once again!

Eminent railway engineers of the age proclaimed that it would be impossible to build a main line railway through this hostile terrain. Some of the tunnels and viaducts took a full five years to build and many of the railway ‘navvies’ lost their lives in this inhospitable place. Building the Settle & Carlisle almost broke the Midland Railway but determination was rewarded with a magnificent double-track main line railway sweeping through the hills.

A Class 67 locomotive will take the train from Leicester to Doncaster where Tornado will take over for the journey via Leeds and the picturesque Aire Valley through Keighley. The terrain becomes increasingly wild and rugged as we approach Settle Junction, start of the fearsome ‘Long Drag’ through Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Ribblehead Viaduct and Blea Moor. One fine sight follows another as we continue to Ais Gill then descend through the Eden Valley and into the Border City of Carlisle.

Here we take a break of over two hours; the station is right in the heart of the compact city, close to the cathedral and the attractive pedestrianised shopping quarter.

Still with Tornado in charge we now head east, crossing England at its narrowest point, glimpsing Hexham Abbey then descending through the valley of the Upper Tyne. At Tyne Yard, just south of Newcastle close by the Angel of the North, we bid farewell to Tornado and the Class 67 diesel takes over again for our journey via Durham and York to Doncaster and as outwards to Leicester.



TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNLeicester 07:00hrs 22:15hrs

East Midlands Parkway 07:20hrs 21:55hrs

Derby 07:40hrs 21:35hrs

Chesterfield 08:05hrs 21:10hrs

Sheffield 08:20hrs 20:55hrs

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Building Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive - it’s time to get on-boardIn only four years the P2 Project has around £3m pledged, almost 1,000 regular donors (covenantors), engine frames erected, all 20 wheels and over 110 other castings delivered, the smokebox and cab completed, the boiler cladding formed - but there is still a long way to go. With your support, 2018 will see No. 2007 wheeled, the cylinder block ordered, progress on the tender frames and tank along with a considerable amount of design work on the valve gear and electrical equipment.We still need to raise £5m to complete new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. YOU can help to make this a reality sooner rather than later. A P2 for the price of a pint of beer a week - become a regular covenantor from only £10pm.

To find out more visit www.p2steam.com, email [email protected] orcall 01325 460163 today.

P2 Construction Fund, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Darlington Locomotive Works, Hopetown Lane, Darlington, DL3 6RQ

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‘THE BARD OF AVON’Saturday 18th August 2018 - Manchester to Stratford-upon- Avon

‘THE DEVONIAN’ Saturday 8th September 2018 - West Midlands, Worcester and Bristol to Plymouth

‘THE AULD REEkIE’Sunday 7th October 2018 - Yorkshire to Edinburgh

‘THE cHRISTMAS BORDER RAIDER’ Saturday 1st December 2018 - A festive trip on the Settle & Carlisle Railway from the West Midlands

‘THE NORTH BRITON’Saturday 9th February 2019 - Leicsester and East Midlands up to the Settle & Carlisle line

‘THE cANTERBURY TALE’ Saturday 19th May 2018 - Canterbury and the Dover Coast

‘THE YORkSHIRE PULLMAN’ Saturday 2nd June 2018 - A luxury trip to York or Scarborough

‘RAF 100’ Tuesday 10th July 2018 - Lincoln, Peterborough to London RAF Centenary celebrations

‘TORNADO TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPEcIALS’Sunday 29th July 2018 - Two Yorkshire circular tours from Darlington via York

‘THE MAD HATTER’ Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Birthday railtour to Chester

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