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Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado
The first British-built UK mainline locomotive in 50 years comes to Locomotion.
- Date:
- 26 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010
- Time:
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10:00 - 17:00
- Price:
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FREE
- Audience:
- Suitable for all ages
- Type:
- Events, Exhibitions, Family activities
We're delighted to announce that Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will visit Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon.
Thanks to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, you can get a close up view of the first steam locomotive to be built in Britain in 50 years.
Tornado will be on display inside Locomotion's Collection Building from Monday April 26 to Friday April 30.
A knowledgeable team of volunteers from The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust will be on hand to tell Tornado's story - from the discovery of the surviving drawings of the Peppercorn Class A1s right up to the present day.
Plus, for a small additional charge, visitors will have the chance to access Tornado's footplate, where they can see the controls and gain an insight into the experiences of an engine driver.
Related events
- 28 April: Illustrated talk from A1 Steam Locomotive Trust Director, David Elliot
- 1 - 3 May: Tornado stars in our North-Eastern Giants Of Steam gala event
- 2 May: Early bird photography session