Tornado Railtours 2021 On Board Welcome

Our 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. locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you guidelines. At time of publishing include social distancing

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 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” forTornado 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. dise by which to remember the trip! There are a number of trains which cross the Settle Front Cover: Daniel Birch Cover: Front

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Return steam train journey from 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 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,

To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/aberdonian 5 Michael Denholm 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 st under the recently redeveloped riverside quarter, and distinctive granite architecture, its buildings are home to Saturday 21 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 Edinburgh 9.00am 9.30pm

for its Smokie’s which are still produced in the town. Our 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 and left is the recently refurbished turntable at the former Fer- following our outward route. of purchasing your train ticket. immediately cross the mighty . 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 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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The S&C David Robinson David

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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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 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

To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com 11 David Robinson David 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 Bank with With its long climb to the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct, it’s 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 Charlotte Graham 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 ‘’. 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 [email protected] the city which proudly presents its Viking heritage within the Premier Dining £235 easily accessible city centre.

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

We leave Carnforth and follow the route of the . 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

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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 beautiful Pennine landscape, the train heads to to York Station and passengers may wish to visit the steam 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

To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/jorvik 17 Aiden Wellock 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 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

Sam Yeeles / Bob Green Yeeles Sam 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. st Thursday 21 October 2021 traction. At York Flying Scotsman will be waiting to attach to the Train from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington and Preston 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. th viaducts and through the tunnels of the S&C to Carlisle. Wednesday 27 October 2021 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 th joining stations. Thursday 28 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 network – until now! will also be opportunity to see both locomotives in Carlisle Warrington 8.30am 9.30pm Standard Class £135 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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