Union of South Africa

  • End of the line for ‘Number Nine’

    End of the line for ‘Number Nine’

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    LNER A4 Pacific No. 60009 Union of South Africa was set to appear in the East Lancashire Railway’s 2021 Autumn Steam Gala but fate stepped in. The 4-6-2 was withdrawn from traffic less than a week before. Cedric Johns and Robin Jones look back at its illustrious history.

  • Your Gallery | LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa

    Your Gallery | LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa

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    Kelvin has sent in this brilliant photo of LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa.

  • ‘Union’ on home ground after southern adventures

    ‘Union’ on home ground after southern adventures

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    John Cameron’s ‘A4’ No. 60009 Union of South Africa visited destinations as far apart as Plymouth, London and Edinburgh towards the end of 2018. On December 8 it was on familiar territory with a Railway Touring Company Christmas markets excursion from York to Edinburgh and return. The train worked north over the East Coast Main Line…

  • Special ‘A4’ charter as UK Railtours outlines 2019 plans

    Special ‘A4’ charter as UK Railtours outlines 2019 plans

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    WHAT could be the final chance to enjoy ‘A4’ No. 60009 Union of South Africa over the Settle to Carlisle Line heads a varied programme of days out being organised by UK Railtours for the first half of 2019. On March 9, the popular ‘Streak’ will take over the as-yet untitled train in York and head…

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