The documentary follows a daring attempt to set a 100 mph speed record for a newly-built steam locomotive, Tornado, on a 100-mile overnight journey from Newcastle to York on the East Coast Main Line, marking the first time a steam locomotive has attempted such a feat since the 1960s.
Tornado: The 100 MPH Steam Engine
Tornado, a vintage steam locomotive, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to break the 100 mph speed barrier on the East Coast Main Line, becoming the first steam train to attempt this feat in the UK.
