Only completed in 2008 the tornado was built as an evolution of the original 1948 peppercorn class a1 locomotive this model of the surprisingly modern steam train r3060 looks fantastic from every angle sporting a beautiful green body that sits atop its intricate 4 6 2 wheel configuration what39s more it39s a stunner to watch in motion around your track especially with all of its wheels working away 160 the a1 tornado is technically impressive too thanks to its efficient drive