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The Tornado is a Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific steam locomotive that was built in the 21st century. It is the first mainline steam locomotive to be built in the UK since the 1960s.
Tornado was constructed by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, a charitable organization dedicated to preserving and building new steam locomotives. The locomotive was completed in 2008 and has since gained significant popularity and recognition for its authentic design and operational capabilities.
Tornado has been used for various mainline rail tours and heritage railway services, providing passengers with the experience of traveling behind a steam locomotive. It has also set several speed records for steam locomotives in the UK.