What is your favourite colour that you have seen Tornado painted in?

NOTE – POLL NOW CLOSED! Since 2008, new-build Peppercorn A1 Pacific Tornado has delighted steam enthusiasts across the country. The recreation of this locomotive class was not

Bachmann LNER A1 class (60163 Tornado) DCC Fitting Guide

After reading many posts from different people on model rail forums, I approached the DCC installation of the Bachmann A1 class with a little trepidation. I’m happy to report that

Bachmann LNER A1 (60163 Tornado) class review

Today we review of a very much appreciated Christmas present (thank you Mrs Locoyard!) Without further ado, we look at Bachmann’s LNER A1 class.

Apple Green 60163 Tornado – 2010

In anticipation of the review of Bachmann’s model of 60163 Tornado; today we look at few pictures of the real 2008 built beast, taken 22nd August 2010.

British Railways Stories Movember 2012 Entry!

Yet another fantastic competition entry has been received, this time from Simon Martin of the British Railway Stories

Sheffield Park Engine Shed 2009

Last week we had a look at rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair in steam on the Bluebell Railway, this week we return to Sheffield Park in 2009 to have a look at a few

60163 – Tornado – BR Brunswick Green 2011

A brief Post to fill another gap in the steam diary tonight. Here we see new-build 60163 Tornado at

Mid-Hants Autumn Steam Spectacular 2011 – The Visitors

As promised yesterday; in anticipation of the forthcoming Autumn Steam Spectacular we have a brief look at last year’s event. My wife and I visited on the final day (the 30th October) of the three day event when the weather was terrible. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the reason why it is being…