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No. 60163 TORNADO2017 MAIN LINE TOURS

PROGRAMMEFROM THE A1 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

6 0163 TORNADONew Steam for the Main Line

SPRING

TO AUTUMN

2017 DIARY

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2017 TOUR PROGRAMME

l Saturday 29th April ‘The North Briton’ - SOLD OUT

l Monday 1st May ‘The Heart of Midlothian’- Peterborough to Edinburgh

l Saturday 6th May ‘The Talisman’ London to York or Darlington

l Monday 29th May ‘The Cornishman’ - SOLD OUT

l Monday 28th August ‘The Easterling’ - London to Great Yarmouth

l Saturday 16th September ‘The Border Raider’ - Birmingham to Carlisle

l Saturday 7th October ‘The Tees-Tyne Express’ - Midlands to York, Durham or Newcastle

These tours are promoted by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, with all profits going directly to the upkeep and maintenance of Tornado.

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

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONKeep up to date on all

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facebook.com/TornadoRailtoursEnjoy the romance and nostalgia of a steam

train journey with Tornado.Steam trains remind us of a time when the journey was as important as the destination. In a hectic world, our trains offer luxury travel at a more relaxed pace. We have a number of fabulous excursions across the country planned for 2017, all hauled by new Pacific locomotive Tornado.

Whether you prefer a run along the East Coast to the Scottish Capital, a day at the seaside, or the chance to travel across the world famous Settle and Carlisle Railway, there is something for everyone. For the first time Tornado will be hauling a tour from Birmingham, and we will also have new pick ups in the East and West Midlands for some of our tours, making accessing one of our trips easier than ever.

We look forward to welcoming you on board for a memorable day out.

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Introduction

2017 Tour Programme

On board our trains

‘The Heart of Midlothian’

‘The Talisman’

‘The Easterling’

‘The Border Raider’

‘The Tees-Tyne Express’

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ON BOARD OUR TRAINS

Our trains offer the opportunity to relive a bygone age of steam travel, evoking the

glamour of the 1930s. The heritage carriages 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. Those booking First Class seating can look forward to luxurious surroundings, travelling in a comfortable and roomy seat with curtains by the windows. For a little more indulgence, why not consider the First Class Dining experience, with silver service for all meals, each cooked on the train by the elite team of chefs. Enjoy a full English breakfast on the outward journey and a relaxed four course dinner on the way home as the sun sets, the station lights twinkle and Tornado’s reassuring rhythmical exhaust sets the seal on a memorable day out. Alternatively, Standard Class seating is also available for those simply wishing to enjoy the scenery and have an enjoyable day out. A buffet car is available in Standard Class.

Photo Courtesy of Ian Kay

www.crdltd.co.uk

SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE

Gh Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut, France

Bronze (NV) International Wine Challenge 2014. Excellent partner for light

dishes based on white fish or chicken, green vegetables, salads and savoury

cheese dishes. 37.5cl £27.00 75cl £52.00

Rocco Venezia Rosé, Italy

Vibrant rosé that shows plenty of cherry fruit on the generous palate.

75cl £18.00

Rocco Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene Brut

Delicious, abundant, creamy fizz with dry finish. Delicately flavoured citrus

notes including a twist of peel define this classic prosecco. 75cl £18.00

WHITE WINESErrázuriz 1870 Peñuelas Block Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

With grapes sourced from close to the Peñuelas Lake in Chile, an area ideal for

growing Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shows concentrated flavours of herbs, cut

grass and tropical fruit. 75cl £19.20

Parini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy

A clean, refreshing, dry Pinot Grigio from the wine growing region that surrounds

Venice. Distinctive bouquet of wild flowers, with touches of honey and banana. Soft,

fresh and lively with a pleasing lingering after taste of ripe pears. 75cl £16.30

Footsteps Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa’s most popular, versatile grape variety. Cool-fermented to

preserve the freshness and acidity, with a touch of residual sweetness to

enhance the fruit and produce a wine to a medium-dry style. 18.7cl £5.10

Footsteps Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy

A light, fruity, unoaked wine is made using this popular grape variety. Dry

but with plenty of green apple fruit and a good mouth feel. 18.7cl £5.10

ROSÉ WINEVendange White Zinfandel, California

A delicious, medium-sweet rosé made using Zinfandel grapes, macerated for

a short time to impart the salmon-pink colour, then cool- fermented to retain

freshness and acidity. 75cl £16.30

Footsteps Rosé, California

Made mostly from Zinfandel grapes, grown in California’s warm sunny

Central Valley. Cool-fermented to preserve the fruit and freshness, this wine

has a delicious grapey off-dry palate. 18.7cl £5.10

RED WINESCallia Reservado Malbec San Juan, Argentina

A rich, powerful Malbec that shows a good concentration of blackberry, plum

and herbal flavours alongside oak spice from the medium-toast American

and French oak employed during maturation. 75cl £20.00

Errázuriz 1870 Peñuelas Teno Block Merlot, Chile

The warm summers and plentiful sunshine of the Curicó region ripen the

Merlot grapes to perfection to produce wine with a juicy plum fruit character

with hints of oak and smooth tanins on the finish. 75cl £19.20

Berri Estates Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia

This spicy, fruity Shiraz shows dark berry fruit flavours alongside juicy, soft

tannins, mingled with a light touch of oak on the finish. 75cl £16.30

Footsteps Merlot Pays d’Oc, France

The Merlot grape which originated in Bordeaux thrives in the warm, sunny,

Languedoc-Roussillon region, producing a rich flavoured juicy wine with

supple tannins. 18.7cl £5.10

Footsteps Shiraz, Sout h Eastern Australia

Sourced from a broad spectrum of Australian regions to ensure consistency of

style and quality. The major portion of he fruit is from Riverland. Fermented with

a light oaking. A rich, vibrant, red berry fruit driven style. 18.7cl £5.10

Wine List

CRD LTD - THE

RAILWAY DINERS

can cater for celebrations of all kinds,

including corporate events, weddings

and parties. You will find the creativity

and variety of our menus will tempt the

taste buds of guests at any type of event

– large or small. Please speak to us if you

would like more information on making

your event a truly special one...

Call us on: 01245 364051

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APERITIFSSouthern Comfort

£3.90

Martini Extra Dry £3.50

SPIRITS (large measures)

Glenfiddich Malt £4.40

Jack Daniels Bourbon £3.90

Bells Extra Special Scotch £3.90

Vodka £3.90

Malibu £3.90

Gordon’s Gin £3.90

Bacardi Rum £3.90

LIQUEURS (miniatures)

Courvoisier £4.20

Baileys £3.90

Drambuie £3.90

Taylors LBV Port £3.90

Tia Maria £3.90

Cointreau £3.30

BEERS Old Speckled Hen (per bottle) £3.80

Spitfire (per bottle) £3.80

Bishops Finger (per bottle) £3.80

Pullman Ale (per bottle) £3.80

Bulmers Cider £4.10

Stella Artois £3.10

Stout £3.10

Carlsberg £3.00

SOFT DRINKSJ20 Assorted Flavours £2.00

Mineral Water Sparkling / Still £1.60

Coke / Diet Coke / Fanta / 7Up / Tango £1.10

Schweppes Mixers £0.90

The Severn Valley Venturer

Day Excursion Train

London Victoria to the severn valley railway

Thursday 8th September2016

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that our products are free from traces of nuts.

The GreatBritish BreakfastTo Start

Chilled Orange Juice followed by a choice ofA medley of Fresh Melon and Natural Yoghurt

drizzled with Honey and sprinkled with Toasted Flaked Almondsor

a Half of Fresh Grapefruitor

a selection of Cereals: Cornflakes, Muesli, Special Kor

Porridge and Cream

The Bread BasketWhite and Wholemeal Toast, Croissants, Pain au Chocolat and Morning Rolls together with a selection of Marmalade, Fruit Preserves, Honey and Marmite

To FollowGrilled Smoked Back Bacon, Mick Stobb’s Award Winning Handmade Breakfast Sausage, Fried Free-Range Hen’s Egg, Fried Bread Slice, Grilled Tomato, served with Baked Beans,

Black Pudding, Bubble and Squeak and Baked Flat Field Mushroomor

Chef’s Fish Dish of the DaySmoked Scottish Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

served on a Toasted English Muffin

To FinishSecond serving of The Bread Basket

English Breakfast Tea and Colonial Coffee Servicethroughout the serving of Breakfast

Gratuities are at the customer’s discretion. Menu created by Head Chef Graham Osborne.

Light LunchSalmon and Asparagus Quiche

served with Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta

DinnerA selection of Warm Farmhouse Bread Rolls and Country Butter

Carrot and Coriander Soup or Seared Scallops served on White Pudding with a touch of Apple Sauce

The Butcher’s Choice Roast Loin of Pork served with a Shropshire Faggot and Onion GravyButter-Glazed Chantenay Carrots, Baby Corn and Sugar Snap Peas in Ginger

Potato Au Gratin and Minted New Potatoes

Apple and Damson Pie presented with Creamy Custard

A Selection of Fine Shropshire Cheesesupplied by Michael Lee, Purveyor of Fine Cheeses

Applebys Red Cheshire(Made at Hawkstone Abbey Farm, Shrewsbury. A clean and zesty flavour leaving a pleasant after taste.)

Shropshire Blue (Made in a small artisan Shropshire dairy. This is a soft cheese with a sharp, strong flavour.)

Beltons Port Wine(Made in Whitchurch. This cheese displays an elegant burgundy veining

and delivers a smooth, creamy texture and wholesome flavour.)Abertanant Cheddar

(Made at Abertanant Farm Dairy, Oswestry. This cheddar has a smooth firm texture with a nutty taste.)served with Savoury Biscuits, Celery, Grapes and Onion Chutney

A serving of Tetley Tea and Colonial Coffeewith After-Dinner Mints and Chocolates

(Sample menu only)

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THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIANMonday 1st May - Peterborough to Edinburgh

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On her May Bank Holiday train, ‘The Heart of Midlothian’, Tornado will take passengers

north of the border for a day trip to Edinburgh. With around two and a half hours in the Scottish Capital, passengers will have the opportunity to explore the city centre, with its elegant shops on Princes Street, the Royal Mile and impressive Castle. To be sure that nothing is missed, there is even time to take a City Sightseeing open-top

bus tour. A Class 67 diesel gets our day underway speeding as far as Tyne Yard, where Tornado will take over. She will then haul the train through Newcastle Central and onward to Morpeth and Alnmouth, where passengers can enjoy fine coastal views across the North Sea toward the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. On the return, the train is steam hauled as far as Doncaster, where a Class 67 will complete the journey to Peterborough.

* Guaranteed ‘tables for two’ in First Class Dining and First Class Non-Dining are available for a supplement of £25.00 per person. Terms and conditions are available on request. All profits from this tour go towards keeping Tornado on the main line in future years.


l First Class Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes a silver service Great British Breakfast on the outward journey and a four course dinner on the return journey.

l First Class Non-Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes complimentary teas and coffees. A buffet car is also available.

l Standard Class Seats at a table for four in a heritage carriage. An on-board buffet serving snacks and hot & cold beverages will be available.

TICkET PRICES

First Class Dining £235.00

First Class Non-Dining £149.00

Standard Class £99.00

TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURN

Peterborough 06:00hrs 23:15hrs

Newark North Gate 07:10hrs 22:40hrs

Doncaster 07:40hrs 21:40hrs

York 08:15hrs 20:55hrs

Darlington 08:45hrs 20:15hrs


THE TALISMANSaturday 6th May - London King’s Cross to York and Darlington

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The Talisman recalls one of the most famous named trains of the East Coast Main Line,

and one which often featured a Peppercorn A1 Pacific, similar to Tornado, in British Rail days. Passengers destined for the historic city of York can take over four hours to relax and enjoy some of the many attractions it has to offer, including the Shambles, the Minster and the National Railway Museum. Those travelling on to Darlington have the opportunity to visit Darlington Locomotive Works, where Tornado was built and completed in 2008. A new steam

locomotive, Class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales is currently under construction at the Works and members of the Trust will be on hand to answer any questions. A Class 90 electric locomotive hastens the train north to Doncaster where Tornado will take over steaming on to York and Darlington. Steam hauled for the entirety of the journey south, passengers can look forward to a spectacular return leg with a high speed run down Stoke Bank, where Class A4 No. 4468 Mallard broke the steam speed record in 1938.


l First Class Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes a silver service Great British Breakfast on the outward journey and a four course dinner on the return journey.




London King’s Cross 08:20hrs 22:05hrs

Potters Bar 08:35hrs 21:40hrsPeterborough 09:45hrs 20:15hrs

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THE EASTERLINGMonday 28th August - London King’s Cross to Great Yarmouth

Secure a Long Future for Tornado and her Potential

Sisters on the Main Line with aPersonal Legacy

On her August Bank Holiday train, ‘The Easterling’, Tornado will take passengers

for a good old fashioned day at the sea side. With over three hours at the resort of Great Yarmouth, passengers will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the bracing East Coast sea

breezes. The popular seaside town offers a long sandy beach, a fine array of shops and many eateries. Following a route via Cambridge, Ely and the Norfolk Broads and return, Tornado’s first trip to Great Yarmouth offers steam throughout.



l First Class Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes a silver service Great British Breakfast and morning coffee on the outward journey and a four course dinner on the return journey.




London King’s Cross 09:15hrs 20:45hrs

Potters Bar 09:35hrs 20:25hrs

Stevenage 09:55hrs 20:05hrs

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THE BORDER RAIDERSaturday 16th September – Birmingham to Carlisle

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The Border Raider offers a wonderful opportunity for passengers to journey to

Carlisle, over some of the most beautiful and challenging railway in the country, on Tornado’s first train to start from the West Midlands and will be steam hauled throughout. The journey covers some 400 miles, travelling north to Preston and on to Carlisle via Shap Summit

and returning via the Settle and Carlisle line. Passengers have over two hours to enjoy Carlisle, where the station is close to the Cathedral and nearby pedestrian shopping area. Tornado will then proceed back, climbing the summit of Ais Gill and crossing Blea Moor, then passing over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct before re-joining the outward route south of Preston.


l First Class Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes a silver service Great British Breakfast and a morning coffee on the outward journey and a four course dinner on the return journey.



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TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNTame Bridge Parkway 07:35hrs 22:40hrs

Birmingham New Street 07:50hrs 22:25hrs

Wolverhampton 08:15hrs 22:00hrs

Stafford 08:40hrs 21:35hrs

Crewe 09:20hrs 20:55hrs

THE TEES-TYNE EXPRESSSaturday 7th October – Dorridge to York, Durham and Newcastle

In October, passengers from the West and East Midlands will board ‘The Tees-Tyne Express’

headed to the historic cities of York and Durham, or onward to metropolitan Newcastle. A Class 67 diesel locomotive will haul the train as far as Derby, where Tornado will continue the journey north. Passengers visiting York have nearly five hours to explore the city centre with the historic Minster and Shambles or take time visiting the National Railway Museum. Those

travelling on to 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. Passengers for Newcastle have the chance to explore the amazing regenerated waterfront with its famous views of the bridges and many shops, bars and restaurants. Tornado will then return with passengers as far as Derby, thereafter the diesel will complete the journey.



l First Class Dining Seats at a table for two* or four in a First Class carriage. Includes a silver service Great British Breakfast and a light lunch on the outward journey and a four course dinner on the return journey. (Light lunch not available from Chesterfield or Sheffield)



TICkET PRICES First Class Dining £239.00 First Class Non-Dining £159.00 Standard Class £99.00

TIMES ( provisional) OUTwARD RETURNDorridge 07:20hrs 22:30hrs

Solihull 07:30hrs 22:15hrs

Tamworth 08:10hrs 21:30hrs

Derby 09:05hrs 20:40hrs

Chesterfield 09:40hrs 20:05hrs

Sheffield 10:10hrs 19:40hrs

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“we want eight and we won’t wait - let’s make a Mikado!”

For further information please visit www.p2steam.com, email [email protected], or call 01325 460163

Special benefits for members of The Mikado Club

• Reserved seat on one of No. 2007’s first main line trips

• Reasonable access to No. 2007 at all times

• Opportunity to buy exclu-sive Mikado Club badge

• Opportunity to join one of the teams building No. 2007

• First choice of other components to sponsor

• Special Mikado Club day with Tornado

• Special limited edition version (signed/numbered) of Stephen Bainbridge’s new painting of No. 2007 Prince of Wales at Darlington station

Thank you for your valued support.

Together we can build this remarkable locomotive!

If we are to remain on schedule to complete No. 2007 Prince of Wales in 2021 we need to wheel the engine in 2017. We have therefore set ourselves the challenge of raising £200,000 through The Mikado Club from 160 supporters each donating £1,000 (plus Gift Aid) to the project in up to eight payments of £125 by standing order. By March 2017 we had already reached 75% of our target.

CAD model showing where we expect to be when this appeal is successful.

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Help us to wheel new Gresley class P2 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales this year

Join The Mikado Club today!

Building Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive - it’s time to get on-boardIn only three years the P2 Project has over £2.25m pledged, more than 800 regular donors (covenantors), engine frames erected, all 20 wheels and over 40 other castings delivered, the smokebox and cab completed – but there is still a long way to go. With your support, this year will see a rolling chassis completed, tender frames erected, valve gear design completed and the boiler and cylinder block ordered. 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.

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For further information please visit www.a1steam.com, email [email protected], or call 01325 460163

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, construction 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 deeds of covenant, sponsorship (principal sponsor William Cook Cast Products Limited), loans and a bond issue. 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!

Did you know that Tornado is the first new main line steam locomotive

to be built in Britain for almost 50 years?

l A print showing Tornado hauling the south bound ‘Tyne Tornado’ at sunset

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