Update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado after successful test run

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Guest authors

Last week, 60163 Tornado went on a test run between Carnforth and Hellifield, and thankfully, the test run was a success. With a light engine…

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Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado ‘passed’ for mainline running

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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 60163 Tornado has been fully certified for use on the mainline. This great news follows on from…

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