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A beloved steam locomotive with links to Aberdeen and Fife has been forced into early retirement after a leak was discovered in its boiler.
(Permalink) 60009 A4 Union of South Africa  Carmont: 60009 Union of South Africa runs north through Carmont on 1 May 2014 bound for Aberdeen with the Great Britain VII.  Buchanan Street: A4 Pacific no 60009 Union of South Africa backs out of Buchanan Street station on a misty February morning in 1965. |
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Unfortunately, A4 60009 Union of South Africa has formally been removed from service following the discovery of issues with boiler tubes.
(Permalink) 60009 A4 Union of South Africa  Lostock Hall: John Cameron's A4 pacific No.60009 'Union of South Africa' has been on a day out from Riley & Sons workshop. It made a run from Castleton to Carnforth in the early hours of 4th February 2020 before go ...  Aberdeen: 23rd April 2020 marked the end of the main line career of 60009 'Union of South Africa'. However, the A4 will spend some time on preserved railways before its full retirement. John Cameron (on the lef ...  Buchanan Street: View from the concourse at Buchanan Street in the 1960s as 60009 Union of South Africa takes a well earned rest after recently bringing in one of the three hour services from Aberdeen. |
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