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Tornado - the 100mph Steam Engine
The new A1 class steam engine Tornado, financed by enthusiasts, tries to achieve 100mph on the main line. The secret speed attempt will be made in the dead of night.
The new A1 class steam engine Tornado tries to achieve 100mph on the main line. The secret speed attempt will be made in the dead of night. If it tops the ton it will be the first time in 50 years that steam has gone this fast. Tornado was built over two decades and financed by enthusiasts who want to show steam has a viable future on Britain's railways.
Last on
Thu 30 Sep 2021
02:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Tom Ingall |
| Executive Producer | Nicola Addyman |
| Narrator | Tom Ingall |
Broadcasts
Mon 15 May 2017 19:3091热爆 One North East & Cumbria, Yorkshire & Yorks & Lincs only- Mon 7 Aug 2017 20:00
- Tue 8 Aug 2017 01:00
- Tue 13 Feb 2018 22:30
- Mon 23 Sep 2019 22:00
- Thu 17 Sep 2020 23:10
- Wed 29 Sep 2021 21:30
- Thu 30 Sep 2021 02:05
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