60009 'Union of South Africa'


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<h4><a href='/locations/D/Dunblane'>Dunblane</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> about to restart an Aberdeen - Glasgow train following a stop at Dunblane in the 1960s. </p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Buchanan_Street'>Buchanan Street</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Buchanan_Street_Extension_Caledonian_Railway'>Buchanan Street Extension (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 'Union of South Africa,' in BR service, seen at Buchanan Street platform end in the early 1960s.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Aitken_Scott'>Aitken Scott</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Ferryhill_Shed_2nd'>Ferryhill Shed [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>'Union of South Africa'</I> photographed on Ferryhill shed between November 1965 and April 1966.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newcastle_Central'>Newcastle Central</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Newcastle_and_Berwick_Railway'>Newcastle and Berwick Railway</a></small></p><p>An unidentified ECML working preparing to leave Newcastle Central in the 1960s behind immaculate looking A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Buchanan_Street'>Buchanan Street</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Buchanan_Street_Extension_Caledonian_Railway'>Buchanan Street Extension (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>View from the concourse at Buchanan Street in the 1960s as 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> takes a well earned rest after recently bringing in one of the three hour services from Aberdeen.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newcastle_Central'>Newcastle Central</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Newcastle_and_Berwick_Railway'>Newcastle and Berwick Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Newcastle Central with an Edinburgh train in the 1960s.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Buchanan_Street'>Buchanan Street</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Buchanan_Street_Extension_Caledonian_Railway'>Buchanan Street Extension (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>'Union of South Africa' at Buchanan Street. </p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Aitken_Scott'>Aitken Scott</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stirling'>Stirling</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 at Stirling bound for the north</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forth_Bridge'>Forth Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 crossing the Forth Bridge northbound.</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stirling'>Stirling</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>The 5.30 pm Glasgow Buchanan Street - Aberdeen train runs into Stirling station on a wet evening in May 1964 behind A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>. </p><p>18/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Johns_Junction'>St Johns Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/City_of_Glasgow_Union_Railway'>City of Glasgow Union Railway</a></small></p><p>The RCTS <I>Scottish Lowlander</I> photographed during its stop near St Johns Junction, Glasgow, on 26 September 1964. The railtour had started from Crewe and arrived here via the WCML, Waverley Route, Edinburgh Sub and E&G. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> had taken over the train at Niddrie West and would continue on the return journey as far as Carlisle (running via Kilmarnock and Dumfries). See image <a href='/img/76/178/index.html'>76178</a>.</p><p>26/09/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/G_W_Robin'>G W Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/King_Edward_Bridge'>King Edward Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/K/King_Edward_Bridge_North_Eastern_Railway'>King Edward Bridge (North Eastern Railway)</a></small></p><p>The RCTS/SLS <I>Jubilee Requiem</I> of 24 October 1964 was organised to mark the end of A4 running on the London - Newcastle route and was hauled throughout by 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>. The train reached Newcastle Central via the High Level Bridge and returned via the King Edward Bridge, on which it is seen here heading back to Kings Cross. See image <a href='/img/27/5/index.html'>27005</a></p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/King_Edward_Bridge'>King Edward Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/K/King_Edward_Bridge_North_Eastern_Railway'>King Edward Bridge (North Eastern Railway)</a></small></p><p>Despite the grey Autumn day 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> makes a fine sight crossing the King Edward Bridge with the returning RCTS/SLS <I>'Jubilee Requiem'</I> on 24 October 1964. The special, organised to mark the end of A4 running on the London - Newcastle route, is passing the signs marking the border between the counties of Northumberland and Durham. The spire of All Saints Church stands in the centre background, with the floodlights of St James Park beyond.</p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Peterborough'>Peterborough</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/London_to_Peterborough_Great_Northern_Railway'>London to Peterborough (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 'Union of South Africa' at Peterborough on 24 October 1964 with the 7.50am Kings Cross - Newcastle Central RCTS/SLS <I>Jubilee Requiem</I>. The 10-coach special was run to mark the demise of A4 workings over the route. See image <a href='/img/29/900/index.html'>29900</a></p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kings_Cross'>Kings Cross</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/London_to_Peterborough_Great_Northern_Railway'>London to Peterborough (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Kings Cross on 24 October 1964 with the 7.50am RCTS/SLS <I>'Jubilee Requiem'</I> special to Newcastle Central. The train was run to mark the end of scheduled A4 operations over the East Coast Main Line between the 2 cities. See image <a href='/img/29/900/index.html'>29900</a></p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lamesley'>Lamesley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/T/Team_Valley_Railway_North_Eastern_Railway'>Team Valley Railway (North Eastern Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing Lamesley on its way north with <i>The Jubilee Requiem</i> in October 1964. The RCTS/SLS 10-coach special, a Kings Cross - Newcastle return working, was run to mark the end of the A4s over this route. See image <a href='/img/22/334/index.html'>22334</a></p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newcastle_Central'>Newcastle Central</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Newcastle_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Newcastle and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> stands at Newcastle Central on 24 October 1964 following arrival from Kings Cross with the RCTS/SLS <I>Jubilee Requiem</I>. The special, which had arrived via the High Level Bridge, marked the end of A4 running on the London - Newcastle route. See image <a href='/img/22/334/index.html'>22334</a></p><p>24/10/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Buchanan_Street'>Buchanan Street</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Buchanan_Street_Extension_Caledonian_Railway'>Buchanan Street Extension (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> backs out of Buchanan Street station on a misty February morning in 1965.</p><p>07/02/1965<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Mill_o_Keir_Viaduct'>Mill o' Keir Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> has just cleared Kippenross Tunnel and crossed Mill o' Keir Viaduct south of Dunblane in June 1965 hauling one of the Aberdeen - Glasgow 3 hour express services. See image <a href='/img/50/479/index.html'>50479</a> </p><p>/06/1965<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Denburn_Valley_Line_Great_North_of_Scotland_Railway'>Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> + Black 5 no 44997 attracting attention at Aberdeen on 25 March 1967. The pair had just brought in the 18 coach <I>Grand Scottish Tour No 1</I> from Perth via Forfar and were in the process of handing over the train to diesel power for the next leg of the journey to Aviemore.</p><p>25/03/1967<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>'Union of South Africa'</I> in steam on the Lochty Private Railway in September 1969.</p><p>/09/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Privately preserved A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Lochty in September 1969.</p><p>/09/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A gleaming 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> photographed at Lochty in September 1969.</p><p>/09/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 at Lochty in September of 1969.</p><p>/09/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> in steam at Lochty in the summer of 1970.</p><p>//1970<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Saughton'>Saughton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing Saughton with a special on the Forth Bridge route in the mid 1970s.</p><p>//1970s<br><small><a href='/contributors/Neil_McWilliam'>Neil McWilliam</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Scene on the Lochty Private Railway in August 1972. A4 60009 <I>'Union of South Africa'</I> stands at the end of the line in a field. She ran to these buffer stops and then reversed back to the terminus.</p><p>/08/1972<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochty'>Lochty</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Fife_Central_Railway'>East Fife Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Privately owned A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at the Lochty terminus in August 1972.</p><p>/08/1972<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dundee_Tay_Bridge_Shed'>Dundee Tay Bridge Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/T/Tay_Bridge_and_Associated_Lines_North_British_Railway'>Tay Bridge and Associated Lines (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 Union of South Africa heads for the turntable at Dundee after arrival with a railtour in 1973. The diesel depot is in the background.<br></p><p>//1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> poses at Aberdeen in 1973 with <I>The Bon Accord</I>.</p><p>//1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Leuchars'>Leuchars</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 stops for a drink at Leuchars in 1973.</p><p>//1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing_East_Junction'>Inverkeithing East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 'Union of South Africa' passes Inverkeithing East Junction signalbox with the Scottish Steam No.1 special, which the A4 hauled from Inverkeithing to Dundee. This marked the return of main line steam on the Scottish Region. 5 May 1973.<br><br></p><p>05/05/1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Millburn_Yard'>Millburn Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>Ex LNER A4 no 60009 'Union of South Africa' being admired at the Inverness Railfair on 9 June 1973. On the extreme left you can just see part of AC electric loco no 84005 also on display.</p><p>09/06/1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Millburn_Yard'>Millburn Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>Gresley A4 no 60009 on display at the Inverness Railfair on 09 Jun 73. Also brought in for the event is a Class 303 Glasgow <I>Blue Train</I>. </p><p>09/06/1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Millburn_Yard'>Millburn Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 at the Inverness Railfair on 09 June 1973.</p><p>09/06/1973<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Montrose'>Montrose</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British,_Arbroath_and_Montrose_Railway'>North British, Arbroath and Montrose Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> pauses at Montrose with an excursion from Edinburgh to Aberdeen in 1974.<br></p><p>//1974<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>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 left) is photographed at Aberdeen in front of his loco, about to return to Edinburgh with 'The Bon Accord' on 13th April 1974. Thanks for the memories ...<br><br><br></p><p>13/04/1974<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stirling'>Stirling</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A young fan looks on as the <I>Speyside Express</I> enters Stirling on 18 September 1976. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> took the special from Edinburgh as far as Perth, where 47037 took over for the journey to Aviemore. Black 5 5025 took charge at Aviemore for a trip over the Strathspey Railway to Boat of Garten. </p><p>18/09/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/North_Queensferry'>North Queensferry</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>The passage of No. 60009 <i>Union of South Africa</i> through North Queensferry with an Edinburgh to Aberdeen railtour provokes some excitement amongst the gallery on 25 March 1978.</p><p>25/03/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_Central_Junction'>Haymarket Central Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> with a railtour westbound between Haymarket station and Haymarket MPD. The train is about to pass a class 40 on its way from 64B to Waverley. The date is thought to be 1 September 1979, with the special heading for Aberdeen. [Ref query 2919]</p><p>01/09/1979<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_East_Junction'>Haymarket East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>A railtour special for Aberdeen westbound passing Haymarket at speed in September 1979 behind preserved A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>. Part of <a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_Coal_Yard/'>Haymarket Coal Yard</a> stands in the background.</p><p>01/09/1979<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_Central_Junction'>Haymarket Central Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p><I>'Welcome to Marlboro Country...'</I> Preserved A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> with a special heading for Aberdeen in September 1979. The train is about to pass Haymarket shed, with the locomotive alongside the concrete base of the former Haymarket Central Junction signal box.</p><p>01/09/1979<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_Central_Junction'>Haymarket Central Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing Haymarket coal yard on 1 September 1979 with a railtour heading for Aberdeen.</p><p>01/09/1979<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aviemore'>Aviemore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Aviemore on 27 June 1980 with the <I>Royal Highlander</I> special from Edinburgh.</p><p>27/06/1980<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aviemore'>Aviemore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Aviemore in June 1980 about to return to Edinburgh with the <I>'Royal Highlander'</I> special.</p><p>27/06/1980<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalnaspidal'>Dalnaspidal</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> northbound past Dalnaspidal with the <I>'Osprey Express'</I> on 25 August 1980. The 9-coach special, organised by BR (Scottish Region) ran as a return excursion between Edinburgh and Aviemore. </p><p>25/08/1980<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Markinch'>Markinch</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>Discussion group under heavy skies at Markinch in November 1981, alongside preserved A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>. The locomotive's home at that time was the shed in the background.</p><p>13/11/1981<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Ayr_MPD'>Ayr MPD</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Ayr_and_Dalmellington_Railway'>Ayr and Dalmellington Railway</a></small></p><p>The crew of 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> receiving a briefing on arrival at Ayr depot for the 'open day' weekend of 29/30 October 1983.</p><p>/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Moorcock_Tunnel'>Moorcock Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>Gresley A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> takes a special north towards Ais Gill circa 1984, photographed shortly after leaving Moorcock Tunnel.</p><p>//1984<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Alexander'>Colin Alexander</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forteviot'>Forteviot</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 'Union of South Africa' approaches Forteviot with the northbound 'Fair Maid'. 14th January 1984.</p><p>14/01/1984<br><small><a href='/contributors/Graeme_Blair'>Graeme Blair</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Doncaster_Works'>Doncaster Works</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Doncaster_Works_Great_Northern_Railway'>Doncaster Works (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>An immaculate 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> stands by the works entrance gate whilst on display, with cab accessible, at the Doncaster Works 1984 Open Day. </p><p>28/07/1984<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth_New_Yard'>Perth New Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Midland_Junction_Railway'>Scottish Midland Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 on display at Perth New Yard for the Open Day on 13 April 1985.<br></p><p>13/04/1985<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Abbeyhill'>Abbeyhill</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Easter_Road_Deviation_North_British_Railway'>Easter Road Deviation (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 takes a railtour north through Abbeyhill station in May 1985 about to pass under London Road on which the old booking office can be seen. </p><p>/05/1985<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Panton'>David Panton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> stands at the former platform 21 (subsequently renumbered platform 8) with a special on 21st May 1985.</p><p>21/05/1985<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Panton'>David Panton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dumfries'>Dumfries</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Glasgow,_Dumfries_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>During the heyday of the steam-hauled railtour in the mid 1980s I cannot recall such a fine welcome. Scene at Dumfries in September 1985 following the arrival of 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>/09/1985<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Panton'>David Panton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket_Coal_Yard'>Haymarket Coal Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>An evening shot of 60009 'Union of South Africa', parked in the coal yard at Haymarket in 1986, presumably waiting for a fill of her tender.<br><br></p><p>//1986<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Auchterarder'>Auchterarder</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 'Union of South Africa' (during the 'Osprey' period) passes Auchterarder with the southbound 'Elizabethan' special in 1990. The box was switched out. This photograph was taken to compare with R Hobbs photograph in 'Scottish Steam in Colour' page 47. </p><p>//1990<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ewan_Crawford'>Ewan Crawford</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Auchterarder'>Auchterarder</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 heading south at Auchterarder in 1990 with 'The Forth Centennial'. Clearly a busy year for 'Osprey' see image <a href='/img/53/453/index.html'>53453</a>.</p><p>//1990<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Class 37 no 37 170 moves through Perth station with an engineers train in June 1990, passing A4 Pacific no 60009 (then carrying the name 'Osprey') standing at platform 7 with the <I>Osprey Express</I> special.</p><p>/06/1990<br><small><a href='/contributors/Sandy_Steele'>Sandy Steele</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Burntisland'>Burntisland</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009, running as 'Osprey' rather than UoSA, powers through Burntisland with the 'SRPS Forth Bridge Centennial' on 1 September 1990. The A4 was on the main line for a further thirty years or so after this date before retirement. </p><p>01/09/1990<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Craigo'>Craigo</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 (running as Osprey) passes Craigo signal box with the 'North Briton' to Aberdeen on a murky 9 March 1991. The signalbox was re-activated in 2019 after being switched out for several years .<br><br><br></p><p>09/03/1991<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lenzie'>Lenzie</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>14.02.1992 was the 150th anniversary of the E&G Rly. A4 loco. No. 60009 was given the alias William Whitelaw and the false number 60004,to honour the local Lenzie family for their supprt in opening the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway, and indeed since.</p><p>14/02/1992<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Falkirk_High'>Falkirk High</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 masquerading as 60004 William Whitelaw, at Falkirk High to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway.</p><p>16/02/1992<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Princes_Street_Gardens_Cutting'>Princes Street Gardens Cutting</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 masquerades as 60004 <I>William Whitelaw</I> when passing through Princes Street Gardens on 16 February 1992 with a special commemorating the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway's 150th anniversary.</p><p>16/02/1992<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hilton_Junction'>Hilton Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> takes the Stirling line at Hilton Junction in 1993</p><p>//1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Blackford'>Blackford</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing the site of Blackford station in 1993 with a northbound special.</p><p>//1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Cowlairs_West_Junction'>Cowlairs West Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 Union of South Africa just passing the old Cowlairs PSB. I was a Train Register Boy in the Box when I took this photo!</p><p>//1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Harkins'>Colin Harkins</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Cowlairs_West_Junction'>Cowlairs West Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 Union of South Africa in the Down Passenger Loop at Eastfield on the approach to Signal C63.</p><p>//1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Harkins'>Colin Harkins</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hilton_Junction'>Hilton Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> coming off the Glenfarg line at Hilton Junction in 1993.</p><p>//1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Markinch'>Markinch</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at its then home base at Markinch in August 1993. </p><p>30/08/1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Markinch'>Markinch</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> outside its former home alongside Markinch station on 30 August 1993.</p><p>30/08/1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Burntisland_Junction'>Burntisland Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>Visit of the Railway Heritage Trust to Burntisland (Old) Station on 30 September 1993 involving a trip along the harbour branch in an inspection saloon propelled by 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>. The Hon. Sir William McAlpine, Bt, has the best seat. Possibly the last train movement on the line.</p><p>30/09/1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Glasgow_Queen_Street_High_Level'>Glasgow Queen Street High Level</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 about to leave for Edinburgh in modern times.</p><p>10/10/1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Boness'>Bo'ness</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Slamannan_and_Borrowstounness_Railway'>Slamannan and Borrowstounness Railway</a></small></p><p>Photograph taken during the SRPS Gala on 24 October 1993. A2 60532 <I>Blue Peter</I> and A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> stand side by side at Boness station.</p><p>24/10/1993<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Alresford_Hampshire'>Alresford (Hampshire)</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/M/Mid-Hants_Railway'>Mid-Hants Railway</a></small></p><p>LNER A4 60009 'Union of South Africa', standing in Alresford station on the Mid-Hants Railway on 29 January 1995.<br><br></p><p>29/01/1995<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Doncaster_Works'>Doncaster Works</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Doncaster_Works_Great_Northern_Railway'>Doncaster Works (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>Contrasting front ends at Doncaster Works open day on 27 July 2003, as Stirling Single no 1 poses in front of Gresley A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>27/07/2003<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Alexander'>Colin Alexander</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Wymondham'>Wymondham</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Norwich_and_Brandon_Railway_Norfolk_Railway'>Norwich and Brandon Railway (Norfolk Railway)</a></small></p><p>The <I>Steam Dreams Cathedrals Express</I> ran between London and Norwich on 19 October 2005. The special departed from Kensington Olympia hauled by 33002, which handed over to 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Ely. The A4 took the train on to Norwich, from where it ran to Kings Cross later in the day. The special is seen here at Wymondham on the outward journey.</p><p>19/10/2005<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ian_Dinmore'>Ian Dinmore</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 class 60009 <I>Union Of South Africa</I> running around a service coach at Perth. The locomotive based at Thornton was heading to Edinburgh to run a special to Leeds. Owing to a load restriction near Dalmeny this was the only route possible.</p><p>14/03/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forteviot'>Forteviot</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 crossing May Water heading south with a single coach.</p><p>14/03/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Leonards_Bridge_Junction'>St Leonards Bridge Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p><I>The Great Britain</I> special approaches Perth. Loco 60009 <i>Union of South Africa</i> is 70 years old this year 2007 and has covered more miles than other member of the A4 class.</p><p>/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carmuirs_West_Junction'>Carmuirs West Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Heading for the hills! 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> runs north along the west side of the Carmuirs triangle on 10 April 2007 with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Larbert_Junction'>Larbert Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> on the southern approach to Larbert Junction with <I> The Great Britain</I> on 10 April 2007.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Druimuachdar_Summit'>Druimuachdar Summit</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>61994 <I>The Great Marquess</I> and 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> go over the summit in fine style with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverness'>Inverness</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>The owner on his engine. John Cameron on the footplate of <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Inverness with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Plates,_signs,_notices_etc'>Plates, signs, notices etc</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/London_and_North_Eastern_Railway'>London and North Eastern Railway</a></small></p><p>The Springbok plaque on <i>Union of South Africa</i>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Leonards_Bridge_Junction'>St Leonards Bridge Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Union of South Africa 60009 approaches Perth with the 2007 Great Britain Tour. The passengers can enjoy fresh air looking out of the pull down windows whereas the modern stock does not have this facility.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carmuirs_West_Junction'>Carmuirs West Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 with <I>The Great Britain</I> railtour passing Carmuirs West signal box on 10 April 2007 during the Glasgow - Inverness leg of the journey.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 hauls <I>The Great Britain</I> into platform 7 at Perth on 10 April past a large quota of all ages (approx 500) taking that once in a lifetime shot.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverness'>Inverness</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>Journeys end, 61994 & 60009 arrive at Inverness with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Leonards_Bridge_Junction'>St Leonards Bridge Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 whistle sounds in the distance. 60009 passing Tesco (site of former Perth Caley shed) over a mile away with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kincraig'>Kincraig</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>61994 and 60009 get <I>The Great Britain</I> underway after a stop at Kincraig.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Leonards_Bridge_Junction'>St Leonards Bridge Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>The <i>Great Britain</i> approaches Perth hauled by A4 60009. Behind the train an EWS class 66 diesel loco has the road for the loop line on the left. Clearances prevail.</p><p>10/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Millburn_Yard'>Millburn Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Nairn_Railway'>Inverness and Nairn Railway</a></small></p><p>A sight that may well never be seen again. A4 Pacific 60009 'Union of South Africa' and K4 2-6-0 61994 'The Great Marquess' pictured in Inverness Yard, having brought the first Great Britain railtour to the Highland Capital on 10th April 2007.</p><p>13/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aviemore'>Aviemore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>After the briefest of stops at Aviemore 60009 & 61994 ease <I>The Great Britain</I> up to the signals.</p><p>14/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tomatin'>Tomatin</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>The sun lights up 60009 & 61994 as they leave Tomatin with <I>The Great Britain</I> and head for Findhorn Viaduct.</p><p>14/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tomatin_Viaduct'>Tomatin Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 & 61994 are seen crossing the viaduct above Tomatin with <I>The Great Britain</I>.</p><p>14/04/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Strensall'>Strensall</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/Y/York_to_Scarborough_Line_York_and_North_Midland_Railway'>York to Scarborough Line (York and North Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 with <I>The Scarborough Spa Express</I> passing Strensall shortly after leaving York on 8 August.</p><p>8/08/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> arriving at Perth tender first on the outward journey from Thornton to Edinburgh with one coach. John Cameron, the owner and driver, is cricking his neck as he looks out. Thanks for the wave John, I appreciate it, but maybe you should fit a wing mirror!</p><p>14/03/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>View of 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> running through Platform 4 at Perth on 14th March 2008.</p><p>14/03/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Pickering'>Pickering</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> brings a train into Pickering on 28 March 2008.</p><p>28/03/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> shunting at Perth in April 2008.</p><p>/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>The gates of Front Street level crossing at Grosmont looking north towards the station on 3 April 2008. Standing at the platforms on this occasion are A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> awaiting its departure time with a train for Pickering, with EE Type 3 no D6700 stabled just beyond the signal box.</p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> casts a dark cloud over Grosmont station on 3 April waiting for the level crossing gates. Meantime 61264 stands at the head of a train for Pickering boarding at the adjacent platform. </p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> casts a dark cloud over Grosmont station on 3 April waiting for the level crossing gates. Meantime 61264 stands at the head of a train for Pickering boarding at the adjacent platform. </p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Union of South Africa</I> about to couple up to a special for Pickering at Grosmont station on 3 April 2008. </p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Just popped out for a smoke...</I> View north into the station from the crossing at Grosmont on 3 April 2008. Gresley A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> stands alongside Thompson B1 4-6-0 61264.</p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Yorkshire_and_Cleveland_Railway'>North Yorkshire and Cleveland Railway</a></small></p><p>The north end of NYMR platform 2 at Grosmont station on 3 April 2008, with Gresley A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> preparing to run round its train. The line diverging westward to reach platform 1 off to the left is part of the Middlesbrough - Whitby Esk Valley route.</p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> reverses over the crossing into Grosmont station on 3 April 2008.</p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grosmont'>Grosmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> on the level crossing leaving Grosmont southbound on 3 April 2008. </p><p>03/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aviemore'>Aviemore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>45407 <I>The Lancashire Fusilier </I> and 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> are seen at Aviemore with <I>The North Briton</I>.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalgety_Bay'>Dalgety Bay</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 takes <I>The North Briton</I> through Dalgety Bay on 13 April 2008.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kingskettle'>Kingskettle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>Kettle at Kettle. A4 60009 coasts down hill at Kingskettle with <I>The North Briton</I> on the first leg of day 2 from Edinburgh to Dundee. </p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kingswood_Crossing'>Kingswood Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/P/Perth_and_Dunkeld_Railway'>Perth and Dunkeld Railway</a></small></p><p>45407 pilots 60009 at the head of <I>The North Briton</I> passing Kingswood, on Day 2 of a five day tour of Scotland.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Leonards_Bridge_Junction'>St Leonards Bridge Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Arrival at Perth, 60009 heads into platform 7 where 45407, at the rear, will run round and pilot the train north to Inverness.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kincraig'>Kincraig</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>45407 and 60009 approach the loop at Kincraig in very heavy rain.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Moy'>Moy</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>45407 and 60009 are seen north of Moy on the last stretch of single line before Inverness.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aviemore'>Aviemore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>45407 and 60009 approach Aviemore from the south. A special thanks to the gent who loaned me a step ladder and the lady who held the brolly while I took the picture.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing'>Inverkeithing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_and_Queensferry_Railway'>Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 passing Inverkeithing on 13 April with <I>The North Briton</I>.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Grant_Robertson'>Grant Robertson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kingskettle'>Kingskettle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 coasts downhill with <I>The North Briton</I> near Kingskettle, Fife, on 13 April 2008.</p><p>13/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forteviot'>Forteviot</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Running 65 minutes late, train 1Z23 <I>The North Briton</I> passing Forteviot on 15 April with locomotive 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> in fine fettle.</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carmyle'>Carmyle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/R/Rutherglen_and_Coatbridge_Railway'>Rutherglen and Coatbridge Railway</a></small></p><p><I>The North Briton.</I> 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> pulling 12 coaches at Carmyle on 15 April.</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Harkins'>Colin Harkins</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carmyle'>Carmyle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/R/Rutherglen_and_Coatbridge_Railway'>Rutherglen and Coatbridge Railway</a></small></p><p>The North Briton. 60009 Union of South Africa leading, passes through Carmyle on 15 April 2008.</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Harkins'>Colin Harkins</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Culloden_Viaduct'>Culloden Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>45407 and 60009 put in plenty of effort as they come off Culloden Viaduct on their way south with <I>The North Briton</I>.</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Culloden_Viaduct'>Culloden Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>45407 and 60009 cross Culloden Viaduct and have a good head of steam ready for the climb up to Moy with <I> The North Briton </I> railtour.</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forteviot'>Forteviot</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Black smoke from 60009 as it passes Forteviot on 15th April. I saw some photographers standing on this bridge...!</p><p>15/04/2008<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Musselburgh'>Musselburgh</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour (1010 ex-Waverley) returning south through Musselburgh on 14 April 2009 behind 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>14/04/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Musselburgh'>Musselburgh</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Gresley A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> heading south through Musselburgh on 14 April with the returning <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour.</p><p>14/04/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing_East_Junction'>Inverkeithing East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> and support coach join the main line at Inverkeithing East Junction on 17 May en route from Thornton to Dundee to work the return <I>Coronation</I>.</p><p>17/05/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/North_Queensferry'>North Queensferry</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> runs through North Queensferry station on 27 June with a support coach after crossing the Forth Bridge.  Earlier in the afternoon the locomotive had hauled <I>The Heart of Midlothian</I> special from York to Edinburgh Waverley.</p><p>27/06/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andy_Carr'>Andy Carr</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Slochd_Summit'>Slochd Summit</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I> Union of South Africa </I> climbs the gradient to Slochd Summit on 4 July 2009. This time the headboard reads <I> SRPS Railtours </I> presumably changed at the water stop at Aviemore. The engine is working hard despite the lack of exhaust which is due to the temperature being around 28C. In the background a quiet spell on the ever busy A9 and to the right, Slochd Viaduct.</p><p>04/07/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newtonmore'>Newtonmore</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa </I> pictured between Dalwhinnie and Newtonmore on 4 July 2009 with the <I>Osprey Express</I> </p><p>04/07/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stanley_Junction'>Stanley Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Midland_Junction_Railway'>Scottish Midland Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>SRPS excursion, hauled by 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>, passing Stanley Junction box on 4 July 2009 on its return journey from Inverness.</p><p>04/07/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing_Central_Junction'>Inverkeithing Central Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <i>Union of South Africa</i> accelerates away from Inverkeithing on 23 August 2009 with the first SRPS <i>Forth Circle</i> train of the day.</p><p>23/08/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Cairneyhill'>Cairneyhill</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/K/Kincardine_Line_North_British_Railway'>Kincardine Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p><I>Union of South Africa</I> passes Cairneyhill with the first SRPS <i>Forth Circle</i> special on 23 August 2009.<br></p><p>23/08/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing'>Inverkeithing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_and_Queensferry_Railway'>Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Union of South Africa</I> starts away from Inverkeithing with the second SRPS <I>Forth Circle</I> special on 23 August 2009<br></p><p>23/08/2009<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hest_Bank'>Hest Bank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>With that distinctive whistle chiming <I>Union of South Africa</I> runs north through Hest Bank on the final leg of a main line test with a full rake of coaches. 60009 had been on a circuit from Carnforth via Hellifield and Blackburn on 18 July with WCRC (ex-Advenza) 57006 on the rear as insurance.</p><p>18/07/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lostock_Hall_Junction'>Lostock Hall Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>It's back! A4 no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> seen in the afternoon sunshine of 18 July 2012 at Lostock Hall Junction hauling a Carnforth to Carnforth via Hellifield, Blackburn and Preston test train. WCRC 57006 was on the rear, still in Advenza blue livery following it's recent return to operational service.</p><p>18/07/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Barton_and_Broughton'>Barton and Broughton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>'Union of South Africa'</I> with the <I>Mersey Moorlander</I> tour passing Barton, just north of Preston on 23 July 2012.</p><p>23/07/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Farington_Junction'>Farington Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>, which had appeared earlier on 23 July with the Compass Tours 'Mersey Moorlander', seen running past Farington Junction with support coach on its way back to Crewe. </p><p>23/07/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Bamber_Bridge'>Bamber Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>Saturday 4 August 2012 saw A4 <I>Union of South Africa</I> on the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' heading east through Bamber Bridge with many on the platforms to watch it pass.</p><p>04/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hoghton'>Hoghton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>'Tagging along for the ride' on the back of a <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> is <I>Royal</I> Brush Type 4 47798 <I>Prince William</I>. On this occasion the CME was hauled by newly repaired A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> See image <a href='/img/40/4/index.html'>40004</a> and the train is seen reaching the summit of Hoghton Bank heading for the Settle and Carlisle line via Blackburn and Clitheroe. </p><p>18/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carnforth'>Carnforth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> coasts downhill at Yealand Steps, approximately 2 miles north of Carnforth, with the southbound 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' on 18 August 2012. One of the crew is checking signals in preparation for the scheduled water stop at Carnforth.</p><p>18/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/O/Oubeck_Loops'>Oubeck Loops</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>Having taken on water at Carnforth on 18 August, <I>Union of South Africa</I> makes good progress towards the next stop at Preston with the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'. The train has just passed Oubeck loops on its way south.</p><p>18/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Leyland'>Leyland</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> should have been in full flow as it passed through Leyland on 18 August 2012 with the returning 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'. This was not to be as No.9 was slowed to allow a Manchester to Blackpool service to cross in front of it at Euxton Junction.</p><p>18/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hoghton'>Hoghton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>Nearing the summit at Hoghton on 18th August, no 60009 is working hard with the 12 coach outward <I>'Cumbrian Mountain Express'</I> and an idling Class 47 on the rear. The 3-cylinder beat and chime whistle of the A4 could be heard long before it appeared round the curve. </p><p>18/08/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Gregson_Lane'>Gregson Lane</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>The chime whistle of A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>'Union of South Africa'</I> could be heard as far away as Bamber Bridge on 1 September 2012, long before it was photographed passing Gregson Lane with the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> en route to Carlisle. </p><p>01/09/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>On the odd occasion when an A4 visits Carlisle it somehow seems out of place and one has to remind oneself that they were regular visitors off the Waverley Route until the early 1960s. In fact, take away the OHL and <I>Union of South Africa</I> could just about be waiting to take the down Waverley away from platform 3 instead of just having arrived with <I>The Hadrian</I> charter from York via Newcastle.</p><p>27/10/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Union of South Africa</I> stands on one of the centre roads at Carlisle on 27 October 2012 having arrived with <I>The Hadrian</I> charter from York via Newcastle. The locomotive is waiting to reverse down to Upperby with its support coach for turning. In the background No. 37605 and an unidentified sister loco stand on the other centre road with a Sandite train.</p><p>27/10/2012<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/O/Oxenholme'>Oxenholme</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>Having taken over the London - Carlisle 'Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express' at Carnforth, A4 no. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> is making good progress as it rushes through Oxenholme on 2 February 2013. (A passenger waiting for a southbound service commented afterwards that he didn't realise steam trains could go that fast!)</p><p>02/02/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Shap_Summit'>Shap Summit</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> making good progress as it nears Shap Summit with the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> on 2nd February 2013. The train is crossing the bridge over the lane at Shap Wells.</p><p>02/02/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalmeny'>Dalmeny</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> with 61994 <I>The Great Marquess</I> and two support coaches nearing Dalmeny on 11 April with a York NRM - Thornton Yard move in preparation for railtour activity later in the month.<br></p><p>11/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalmeny'>Dalmeny</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 and 61994 at Dalmeny on 11 April on their way to Thornton Yard see image <a href='/img/42/720/index.html'>42720</a>.</p><p>11/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Cardenden'>Cardenden</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_Branch_Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Dunfermline Branch (Edinburgh and Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union Of South Africa</I> having left Thornton Depot for Bo'ness with service coaches on 20th April 2013 is here seen approaching Cardenden.</p><p>20/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Forth_Bridge'>Forth Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> crossing the Forth Bridge with the second 'Forth Circle' trip of the day on 21 April.</p><p>21/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tay_Bridge'>Tay Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/T/Tay_Bridge_and_Associated_Lines_North_British_Railway'>Tay Bridge and Associated Lines (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>The <I>Great Britain VI</I> leaves the Tay Bridge southbound on 24 April 2013 behind 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>24/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Brian_Forbes'>Brian Forbes</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing_East_Junction'>Inverkeithing East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Inverkeithing East Junction with the <I>Great Britain VI</I> from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on 24 April. Support act 47760 waits in the up loop.</p><p>24/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stonehaven'>Stonehaven</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> reprises a role it would have been familiar with fifty years ago, hauling an express between Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Pictured on 24 April 2013 north of Stonehaven with the <I>Great Britain VI</I>.</p><p>24/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalgety_Bay'>Dalgety Bay</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> heading home to Thornton Depot after working an excursion from York to Edinburgh, nearing Dalgety Bay on 4 May.</p><p>04/05/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lumphinnans_Central_Junction'>Lumphinnans Central Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_Branch_Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Dunfermline Branch (Edinburgh and Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 and 61994 pass the former Lumphinnans Central Junction on 6 May en route from their Thornton base to NRM York.</p><p>06/05/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/Y/York'>York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/Y/York_and_North_Midland_Railway'>York and North Midland Railway</a></small></p><p>A well attended event at York station on 14 June 2013 featured the changeover between A4 Pacifics 4464 and 60009 on the late running Kings Cross - Perth <I>Cathedrals Express</I>.</p><p>14/06/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Vic_Smith'>Vic Smith</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Crewe_Heritage_Centre'>Crewe Heritage Centre</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Crewe_Heritage_Trust'>Crewe Heritage Trust</a></small></p><p>A high level view looking across the station car park to Crewe Heritage Centre on 30 August catches (left to right) A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> in light steam, Brush Type 4 D1842, the smokebox of mostly hidden 71000 <I>Duke of Gloucester</I> and the APT exhibit see image <a href='/img/20/732/index.html'>20732</a>. The A4 worked the southbound <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> special the following day.</p><p>30/08/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Chorley'>Chorley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Bolton_and_Preston_Railway'>Bolton and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>The <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> on 7 September 2013 was hauled by A4 no 60009, <I>Union of South Africa</I>. The tour is seen on the outward leg from Crewe to Carlisle via Stockport, Manchester Victoria, Bolton, Leyland, Blackburn and the S&C approaching Chorley.</p><p>07/09/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Clitheroe'>Clitheroe</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn,_Clitheroe_and_North_Western_Junction_Railway_Bolton,_Blackburn,_Clitheroe_and_West_Yorkshire_Railway'>Blackburn, Clitheroe and North Western Junction Railway (Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe and West Yorkshire Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 pacific no. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> approaching Clitheroe running some 5 minutes ahead of time with the outward leg of the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> on 7 September 2013.</p><p>07/09/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/National_Railway_Museum_York'>National Railway Museum York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/National_Railway_Museum'>National Railway Museum</a></small></p><p>View from a train passing the National Railway Museum, York, on 4 February 2014. A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> is in light steam, with the smoke-box door open, while West Coast Railway 37518, still carrying the Ian Riley name from its previous ownership, stands alongside. </p><p>04/02/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/NRM_Shildon'>NRM Shildon</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Stockton_and_Darlington_Railway'>Stockton and Darlington Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Shildon on 18 February 2014. </p><p>18/02/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Alexander'>Colin Alexander</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/NRM_Shildon'>NRM Shildon</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Stockton_and_Darlington_Railway'>Stockton and Darlington Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> providing brakevan rides for visitors to the NRM site at Shildon on 22 February, while her sister locomotives look on.</p><p>22/02/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Yellowlees'>John Yellowlees</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing'>Inverkeithing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_and_Queensferry_Railway'>Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 arrives at Inverkeithing with the terminating second <I>Forth Circle</I> on 21 April.</p><p>21/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kinghorn_Tunnel'>Kinghorn Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> climbs to Pettycur, between Burntisland and Kinghorn, with the first <I>Forth Circle</I> on 27 April.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Crossgates'>Crossgates</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_Branch_Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Dunfermline Branch (Edinburgh and Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>The SRPS Forth Circle railtour approaches Crossgates during the morning running of Sunday, 27 April, 2014, behind 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andy_Carr'>Andy Carr</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Cowie'>Cowie</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>The SRPS <I>Forth Circle</I>, hauled by 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>, passing Cowie on the climb away from Stirling on 27 April 2014, with the castle on the skyline.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing'>Inverkeithing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Dunfermline_and_Queensferry_Railway'>Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> draws into Inverkeithing station on Sunday 27 April with the afternoon running of the SRPS <I>Forth Circle</I> railtour.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andy_Carr'>Andy Carr</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Winchburgh_Junction'>Winchburgh Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> climbing away from Winchburgh Junction with the morning SRPS <I>Forth Circle</I> special on 27 April 2014.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stirling'>Stirling</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> during the photo stop at Stirling station with the afternoon running of the SRPS <I>Forth Circle</I> railtour on Sunday, 27 April, 2014.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andy_Carr'>Andy Carr</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Winchburgh'>Winchburgh</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 crosses Beatlie Road, Winchburgh, with the morning <I>Fife Circle</I> tour on 27 April 2014.</p><p>27/04/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jim_Peebles'>Jim Peebles</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stonehaven'>Stonehaven</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passes over the Carron Water on 1 May 2014 during the climb out of Stonehaven with the <I>Great Britain VII</I>.</p><p>01/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Boat_o_Brig_Viaduct'>Boat o' Brig Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aberdeen_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Aberdeen Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific No. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> has just crossed the River Spey at Boat o' Brig, between Keith and Elgin, on 1 May 2014 with the <I>Great Britain VII</I> (train A) on its way to Inverness.</p><p>01/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carmont'>Carmont</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> runs north through Carmont on 1 May 2014 bound for Aberdeen with the <I>Great Britain VII</I>.</p><p>01/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Huntly'>Huntly</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Great_North_of_Scotland_Railway'>Great North of Scotland Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> south of Huntly on 1 May 2014 heading for Aberdeen with the <I>Great Britain VII</I>.</p><p>01/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lochmuir_Summit'>Lochmuir Summit</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> with the Inverness - Aberdeen - Edinburgh leg of the <I>Great Britain VII</I> tour on 3 May, climbing towards Lochmuir summit between Falkland Road and Markinch.<br></p><p>03/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dysart'>Dysart</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Northern_Railway'>Edinburgh and Northern Railway</a></small></p><p>The Inverness - Aberdeen - Edinburgh leg of the <I>Great Britain VII</I> nearing Dysart on Saturday 3 May behind A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>03/05/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Appleby'>Appleby</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>Gresley A4 60009 <i>Union of South Africa</i> slows for a water stop with the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> at Appleby on 19 July 2014.</p><p>19/07/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Leyland'>Leyland</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>Passengers waiting for a Liverpool service and a few spectators who had come out specially to see the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> watch as it hurries south through Leyland on the return from Carlisle to Crewe during the evening of 26 July 2014 behind A4 Pacific no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>26/07/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Gregson_Lane'>Gregson Lane</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> heads east at Gregson Lane LC on 26 July with the <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> from Crewe to Carlisle via the S&C. Normally the loco would be working hard at this point on the climb up Hoghton bank but the fire risk due to dry conditions and the lineside vegetation resulted in the train receiving assistance from 57316 on the rear.</p><p>26/07/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Helwith_Bridge'>Helwith Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>The <I>Cumbrian Mountain Express</I> on 26 July 2014 in the hands of A4 no 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> approaches Helwith Bridge between Settle and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. With hardly any exhaust and the safety valves lifting the A4 wasn't working hard as 57316 was providing assistance to avoid any risk of lineside fires in the dry conditions.</p><p>26/07/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Wilpshire_Tunnel'>Wilpshire Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn,_Clitheroe_and_North_Western_Junction_Railway_Bolton,_Blackburn,_Clitheroe_and_West_Yorkshire_Railway'>Blackburn, Clitheroe and North Western Junction Railway (Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe and West Yorkshire Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific 60009 'Union of South Africa' climbs Wilpshire bank having just passed through Wilpshire Tunnel with a charter train from Carlisle on 23 August 2014. (Photo taken with a telephoto lens from the public side of the lineside fence where the line curves away)</p><p>23/08/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Barassie'>Barassie</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Glasgow,_Paisley,_Kilmarnock_and_Ayr_Railway'>Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing Barassie on 27 September 2014 with <I>The Scottish Lowlander</I> railtour.</p><p>27/09/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/New_Cumnock'>New Cumnock</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Glasgow,_Dumfries_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p><i>The Scottish Lowlander</i> approaching New Cumnock on 27 September 2014 behind 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I>.</p><p>27/09/2014<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Browne'>Ken Browne</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Germains_Level_Crossing'>St Germains Level Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Royal train locomotives 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> and 60163 <I>Tornado</I> pass St Germains on their way north from Tyne Yard to Millerhill on 8 September.</p><p>08/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedbank'>Tweedbank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Journey’s end. 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> at Tweedbank on 9th September with the Royal Train.</p><p>09/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Spaven'>David Spaven</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Watherston_Bridge'>Watherston Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>View from a carriage window on 9 September as 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> heads south towards Tweedbank.</p><p>09/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Torwoodlee_North_Viaduct'>Torwoodlee North Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>View of <I>Union of South Africa</I> heading towards Torwoodlee Tunnel on 9th September on the way to Tweedbank.</p><p>09/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Spaven'>David Spaven</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedbank'>Tweedbank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p><I>Union of South Africa</I> pulls into the Tweedbank terminus on 9th September, with the Eildon Hills as backcloth.</p><p>09/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Spaven'>David Spaven</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Glenesk'>Glenesk</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Dalkeith_Railway'>Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> passing the site of Glenesk Colliery with an Edinburgh - Tweedbank steam special on 10 September 2015.</p><p>10/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Period contrasts as Union of South Africa awaits the road east out of Waverley after its (early) arrival with the return working of the Borders Railway steam special on 16th September.</p><p>16/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Spaven'>David Spaven</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Galabank_Junction'>Galabank Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>67026 Diamond Jubilee leads the Borders Line Steam Special returning to Edinburgh, with 60009 Union of South Africa trailing. The train is approaching Galabank Junction, which would be more appropriately called Killochyett Junction, the name for the northern end of Stow.</p><p>17/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Galabank_Bridge'>Galabank Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>It would be nice to describe 60009 Union of South Africa as sweeping downgrade at Galabank but in reality the Borders Line Steam Special has to crawl at 20 mph over bridges Nos. 65 (Watherston) and 67 (Galabank), the second of which is just out of shot to the right. Sunday 20 September 2015</p><p>20/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Having been pulled 'backwards' from Tweedbank 60009 prepares to head off ECS from Waverley Platforms 1 and 20 in September 2015.</p><p>20/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Panton'>David Panton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Millerhill_Marshalling_Yard_North'>Millerhill Marshalling Yard [North]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Dalkeith_Railway'>Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway</a></small></p><p>Already a distinctly autumnal look about the north end of Millerhill yard on 23 September as 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> brings up the rear of the empty stock of a steam special heading for Waverley. On the front of the train is 67026 <I>Diamond Jubilee</I>.</p><p>23/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>At the end of another Borders Railway commemorative steam special, Union of South Africa leads her train out of Waverley and back to Craigentinny.</p><p>24/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andrew_Wilson'>Andrew Wilson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedbank'>Tweedbank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Full house at the terminus as the steam special brought in by 60009 prepares for its departure from Platform 2 at 14.38, headed by the out-of-sight 67026, and 158782 forms a subsequent service for Waverley in Platform 1.</p><p>24/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Andrew_Wilson'>Andrew Wilson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newtongrange'>Newtongrange</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>67026 'Diamond Jubilee' leads the returning steam special from Tweedbank past Newtongrange with 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> on the rear.</p><p>27/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Gorebridge'>Gorebridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 passes Arniston with the Edinburgh - Tweedbank steam special.</p><p>27/09/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Gorebridge'>Gorebridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 nears Gorebridge with the Borders steam train on 11 October.</p><p>11/10/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedbank'>Tweedbank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 at rest at Tweedbank shortly before the return to Edinburgh.</p><p>11/10/2015<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inverkeithing_East_Junction'>Inverkeithing East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 passes Inverkeithing East Junction with a support coach, heading from Thornton Yard to NRM Shildon on 18 July.</p><p>18/07/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hoghton'>Hoghton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p><I>No.9 back on the line.</I> Following overhaul, and prior to being used on the <I>Great Briton X</I> tour, A4 60009 took a test train round the Carnforth to Carnforth loop. The LNER Pacific is seen here passing through Hoghton on 26th April 2017.</p><p>26/04/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Westbury'>Westbury</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Wiltshire,_Somerset_and_Weymouth_Railway'>Wiltshire, Somerset and Weymouth Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> seen approaching Westbury with a <I>Cathedrals Express</I> for Warminster and Salisbury via the GWR Berks and Hants on 18th July 2017.</p><p>18/07/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Purton'>Purton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Cheltenham_and_Great_Western_Union_Railway_Great_Western_Railway'>Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (Great Western Railway)</a></small></p><p>LNER A4 60009 Union of South Africa southbound, final destination London Paddington.</p><p>16/06/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Swindon'>Swindon</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Great_Western_Railway'>Great Western Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 Pacific 60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> running through Swindon Station, approximately 20 minutes early, with 47760 as back up on 28 July 2018. The locomotive was on its way from Paddington to Minehead, originally booked to go via Reading and Newbury to Westbury and then Minehead but the line to Newbury is blocked due to engineering work so the special was routed via the GWML.</p><p>28/07/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Morecambe_South_Junction'>Morecambe South Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>The 50th Anniversary of the <I>Fifteen Guinea Special</I> was marked by the 'S&C Golden Express' from Bristol to Appleby on 11th August 2018. A4 60009 was in charge from Preston and back to Crewe but EWS 66172 remained on the train due to continuing fire risk. The excursion is seen passing Morecambe South Junction on the way north. </p><p>11/08/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Purton'>Purton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Cheltenham_and_Great_Western_Union_Railway_Great_Western_Railway'>Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (Great Western Railway)</a></small></p><p>LNER A4 60009 <I>Union of South Africa,</I> northbound on the south side of Purton on a dull day in November 2018. The train was heading for Gloucester on the line from Swindon.<br><br></p><p>20/11/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Swindon'>Swindon</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Great_Western_Railway'>Great Western Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 'Union of South Africa' approaching Swindon passing through the eastern outskirts in November sunshine with a 'Cathedrals Express' heading for Cardiff. The train is neatly framed by the new electrification stanchions.<br><br></p><p>22/11/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/J/Joppa_2nd'>Joppa [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>A4 60009 nears Joppa with the Railway Touring Company's 'Edinburgh Christmas Market' special from York on 8th December 2018.<br><br></p><p>08/12/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Niddrie_West_Junction'>Niddrie West Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Dalkeith_Railway'>Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 draws away from Niddrie West Junction with the empty stock of the Railway Touring Company's 'Edinburgh Christmas Market' special from York, on its way to Newcraighall for a reversal, being turned on the Niddrie triangle. 47854 is on the rear. 8 December.</p><p>08/12/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Appleby'>Appleby</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>I was standing waiting for the 1514hrs Northern service to Carlisle on 27th April 2019 and the signal was up. I was rather surprised to see so many people on the platform, and I did wonder why, but the arrival of 60009 explained that. My own train was delayed by about fifteen minutes but it was nice to see this steaming through Appleby. <br></p><p>27/04/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Duncan_Ross'>Duncan Ross</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Morecambe_South_Junction'>Morecambe South Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>The Preston to Edinburgh leg of GB XII was double headed by 60009 and 44871, seen here approaching Morecambe South Junction on 30th April 2019.</p><p>30/04/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tarbrax_Junction'>Tarbrax Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>60009 and 44871 pass Woolfords with the Preston - Edinburgh leg of the Railway Touring Company's 'Great Britain XII' tour.</p><p>30/04/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/Newtonhill'>Newtonhill</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>The 'Great Britain XII' has the appearance of a ghost train as it runs through an east coast Haar at Newtonhill on its way to Aberdeen hauled by A4 Pacific No.60009 'Union of South Africa'.</p><p>01/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Whitemoss_Level_Crossing'>Whitemoss Level Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>Running 90 minutes late through the rain 60009 approaches Whitemoss Level Crossing with the Great Britain XII tour on 1st May 2019.</p><p>01/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Donibristle_Platform'>Donibristle Platform</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> climbs Donibristle bank with the SRPS excursion from Linlithgow to Aberdeen on 5th May 2019.<br></p><p>05/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Donibristle_Platform'>Donibristle Platform</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60009 <I>Union of South Africa</I> climbs Donibristle bank with the SRPS excursion from Linlithgow to Aberdeen on 5 May 2019.<br></p><p>05/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lostock_Hall'>Lostock Hall</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Liverpool,_Ormskirk_and_Preston_Railway_East_Lancashire_Railway'>Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway (East Lancashire Railway)</a></small></p><p>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 going on a loaded test run around the Carnforth loop (via Hellifield, Blackburn & Preston). Running around 90 minutes ahead of schedule the train is seen passing Lostock Hall. Hopefully all went well with the run and the loco will be seen for a few more months on the mainline.</p><p>04/02/2020<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p>
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