Tornado

Oh dear...if I had a few million I'd be building one. I think it would be in great demand. There was something about the J50, which I can't put my finger on, that endeared me to them.

 

Where do I send my money?

 

Meanwhile, back at the plot ...



(Not my photo).

Tom

 

Wild to think that, 20 years ago, none of these engines existed.

(at least, not in that form. I struggle to think of assemblages of older engines as "new" even though I think it's a perfectly valid -and quite efficient- way to represent lost classes)

 

Indeed, and very satisfying that we helped make it happen.

 

A few of the papers have a photo of Tornado in today, with Kemi Badenoch in the cab. Taken during the opening of Beaulieu Park station on Sunday.

 

Not totally sure that this belongs here as it's not strictly about Tornado although it is related:

https://www.a1steam.com/prince-of-w...8-shunter-secured-for-darlington-depot-duties

No shortage of preserved 08s but it's nice to see another one being made use of in the heritage sector. Hope they give it some trust identity, I've often wondered how LNER Apple Green would look on an 08.

 

My thoughts too!

 

I'm a member of the Hornby Railway Collectors Association (the real Hornby, not that Margate set up) and someone turned up with an example of the far-too-short Dublo "Deltic" re-painted in LNER Apple Green and given the number 6701, IIRC - and it looked really good! I might do one in Garter Blue...

 

Tornado and Flying Scotsman to be reunited at the GCRN in May - https://www.facebook.com/foxandedwa...DS59jaBpfWJt5js5xAbQj3cQvy7dg1ZkbwdhvTsDa2jCl
In Summary for those without facebook Access - Tornado running at the GCRN on May 16/17 while Scotsman is on static display.
Scotsman running May 23/24/25/30/31 with Tornado on static display - A1SLT indicate she will be in steam for this as well https://www.facebook.com/A1SLT/post...TR7V29poPjHqyjNuohLSvPtc4eVoNofo9RKoz3mMUsj5l
Tickets available from Fox and Edwards - £29.50 to ride behind Tornado or £60(!) to ride behind Scotsman

 

Surprised nobody has mentioned this ....

The A1 Tornado ETCS installation project

A very good watch.

 

I have just watched and I agree, but it doesn't explain how the ETCS stuff interfaces with the normal controls. Is there a publicly accessible explanation somewhere? Presumably ETCS can apply the brakes if necessary in the same way as TPWS can. Can it also shut the regulator or does that require human action?

 

As I had it explained to me, quite a few years ago now, the ETCS will only apply the brakes: this is thought to be adequate to stop the train, as there are at least two people on the footplate to attend to the regulator. However, that may be out of date.

 

Noticed the A1 was carrying a 'Matey' headboard on Saturday. Some connection with the late Ray Towell?

 

The 10th anniversary of his passing, March 27, 2016. <BJ>

 

Thanks, wondered if it was something of that sort. Sadly missed.

 

Tornado and Flying Scotsman are due to travel to the GCR(N) this afternoon via the MML and chord line, I believe.

 

Indeed so. Tornado is presently at Darlington, awaiting her path to the NRM, having taken part in the opening ceremony for the new Platforms 5 & 6 this morning.

Mark

 

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U82516/2026-05-15/detailed

 

York today