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Bachmann 32-550DSF

LNER A1 60163 'Tornado' BR Lined Green (Late Crest)

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

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LNER A1 60163 'Tornado' BR Lined Green (Late Crest) - Sound Fitted

60163 Tornado is a main line coal-fired steam locomotive built in Darlington, County Durham, England. Completed in 2008, Tornado was the first such locomotive built in the United Kingdom since Evening Star, the last steam locomotive built by British Railways in 1960. It is the only example of an LNER Peppercorn Class A1 locomotive in existence, the entirety of the original production batch having been scrapped without preservation. The locomotive's namesake is the Panavia Tornado, a combat aircraft flown by the Royal Air Force from 1979 to 2019. In April 2017, Tornado became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph in over 50 years on British tracks.

 

Construction of Tornado began in 1994, and was at Darlington Works for most of the project, while numerous components such as the boiler were manufactured elsewhere. The project was financed through fundraising initiatives such as public donations and sponsorship deals; further funding came from hiring out Tornado itself for special rail services. Construction was completed in 2008, and full certification of the locomotive was achieved in January 2009. Having been designed with compliance to modern safety and certification standards, Tornado has been conducting passenger services on the UK rail network and on mainline-connected heritage railways since 2008.

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Bachmann's LNER A1 60163 'Tornado' BR Lined Green (Late Crest) model is a highly detailed representation of the real-life locomotive.

The model is finished in pristine condition and features the iconic LNER lined green livery with a late crest. Key details include a running number of 60163 and the name Tornado. The locomotive's dimensions are accurately represented, with a length of 280mm.

The model is equipped with DCC sound, allowing for a realistic driving experience. Minimum radius curves of 2nd radius (438mm) are recommended for operation. The model is designed to represent the motive power of a steam locomotive, with a maximum speed of 100mph.

The real-life locomotive, 60163 Tornado, was built between 1948 and 1949, with a total of 50 locomotives produced. It is a member of the London & North Eastern Railway A1 (Peppercorn) class, with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement. The locomotive was designed by Arthur Peppercorn and operated by British Railways.

The model represents the initial privatisation period, a time of significant change in the UK railway industry. Bachmann's Branchline range includes this model, which is a highly detailed and accurate representation of the real-life locomotive.

The real-life 60163 Tornado is a main line coal-fired steam locomotive built in Darlington, County Durham. It was completed in 2008 and is the only surviving example of an LNER Peppercorn Class A1 locomotive. The locomotive has a significant place in history, as it was the first steam locomotive built in the UK since Evening Star in 1960.

The construction of Tornado began in 1994, with the project being led by the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust. The locomotive was built at Darlington Works, with numerous components manufactured elsewhere. Funding for the project came from public donations, sponsorship deals, and revenue generated from hiring out the locomotive for special rail services.

Tornado achieved full certification in January 2009 and has since been conducting passenger services on the UK rail network and mainline-connected heritage railways. The locomotive has reached speeds of 100mph on British tracks, a significant milestone achieved in April 2017.