Tornado Manual: New Peppercorn Class A1 Locomotive (Owner's Workshop Manual) (Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals)

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Hardcover
2011
$23.25

This is a Haynes Manual with a difference. Published in association with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, it explains the construction, operation and maintenance of 60163 Tornado, the new steam locomotive that attracts huge crowds wherever it appears. Based on the LNER Peppercorn Class A1 design, of which 49 were originally built but eventually all scrapped, Tornado is a magnificent and fully operational replica that is totally faithful to the original Peppercorn A1s in all respects except for modernisation to suit today's safety requirements. This manual about a unique steam locomotive will fascinate all railway enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate British engineering excellence.

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This is a "Haynes Manual" with a difference. Published in association with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, it explains the construction, operation and maintenance of 60163 Tornado, the new steam locomotive that attracts huge crowds wherever it appears. Based on the LNER Peppercorn Class A1 design, of which 49 were originally built but eventually all scrapped, Tornado is a magnificent and fully operational replica that is totally faithful to the original Peppercorn A1s in all respects except for modernisation to suit today's safety requirements. This manual about a unique steam locomotive will fascinate all railway enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate British engineering excellence.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Published: 02 Jun 2011
ISBN 10: 1844259897
ISBN 13: 9781844259892

Media Reviews

`highly detailed text and informative images...an invaluable reference source. Recommended.' Steam Railway
`superb book' Colin Usher Reviews

`excellent account' Today's Railways UK

`Well researched and written.' Railway Magazine

`an inspiring story' Firetrench Reviews

`a refreshingly different book...well recommended' Hornby Magazine

`unique insight' Heritage Railway

Author Bio

Geoff Smith is one of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust volunteers. A chartered chemical and energy engineer, he was technical director for a major UK-based energy and environmental consultancy company until retirement in 2008. He lives in Leyland, Lancashire.