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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 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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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 locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you guidelines. At time of publishing include social distancing 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 a1steam.com/railtours 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 Weaver Alan

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 and we head north to pick up further passengers at Thirsk Boarding at: Outward Return 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 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 8 Jack Boskett The 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 to the world famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. and Carlisle before setting down as outward as we return 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 . 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 , the Settle and Carlisle has been described as Brough 9.20am 8.40pm running across the ‘roof of ’ and with good reason. Gilberdyke 9.30am 8.20pm The scenery is breathtaking through the Dales and carries on as we enter 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 ; the 24 arches stretch a quarter of a mile over waiting to take over at the front of the train. 100ft above the ground and offer spectacular uninterrupted views 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 to skirt Leeds and Wakefield as we continue south to Castle and the Cathedral. We then head west through 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/fenandfells The 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 . 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 11 12 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 13 The 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

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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 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.

We travel on passing Gleneagles with its golf course, through Boarding at: Outward Return 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 15 16 Henry Elliott 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 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 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 17 18 The Jorvik Express Saturday 15th May 2021

Liverpool and 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 the beautiful Pennine landscape, the train close to York Station and passengers may wish to visit the 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 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 . After passing through Manchester Victoria 9.00am 8.15pm the glorious scenery of the we head north from passing Swinton and Church Fenton before Prices arriving into York. Standard Class £109 First Class £169 Premier Dining £249

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East Midlands to Carlisle over the Settle and Carlisle Railway. Boarding at Leicester, 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 that before continuing our journey with a diesel locomotive as crosses Hadrian’s Wall through the beautiful we return passengers to their outward stations. scenery.

Boarding at: Outward Return Our tour begins from Leicester and we travel on through Leicester 7.00am 10.55pm 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 21 Tornado 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/jorvik Thursday 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 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

23 24 Bob Green 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

25 About 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!

26 Secure 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 [email protected]

Back cover photo: Alan Weaver

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