The A1 Trust – The Modern Steam Legend that is 60163 Tornado

60163 A1 Pacific Tornado is in many ways a modern miracle. 60163 was built in 2008 and was the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 92220 Evening star.

Tornado’s story is a very interesting one. Rather than repeat it here, I urge you to check out the A1 Steam Trusts web site (click here) to find out more.

Of course, 60163 Tornado is one of the steam locomotives nominated as the most famous (voting is now closed.)

Tornado was the subject of previous poll looking to find the most popular livery it had been painted in. The people’s choice was apple green!

I will leave you with a gallery of photograph’s of this 8P Pacific!

2010 - Watercress Line - Alton - 60163 Tornado

Apple Green

2010 - Watercress Line - Alresford - 60163 Tornado

Apple Green

2011 - Eastleigh - A1 class - 60163 Tornado - Cathedrals Express - BR Brunswick Green (cab)

2011 - Eastleigh - A1 class - 60163 Tornado - Cathedrals Express - BR Brunswick Green

2011 - Eastleigh - A1 class - 60163 Tornado - Cathedrals Express - BR Brunswick Green (name plate)

2012 - Mainline Working - The Cathedrals Express - Winchester - A1 class - 60163 Tornado - BR Blue

Thanks for reading folks!

One thought on “The A1 Trust – The Modern Steam Legend that is 60163 Tornado”

I’ve always loved A1s. I was really sad that none had survived and I was amazed when the A1 project was announced. It was incredibly exciting to watch it develop from an optimistic dream to a real, full-blown machine. It really is something special and looks like it’s sparked a whole new industry of replica construction!

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