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60009 Union of South Africa

The former LNER class A4 pacific has been privately owned since 1966 and a regular performer on the main line from 1974. I joined the support crew at the beginning of 1990 and here are some memories from my involvement with No9.
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    This is an old photo of No9 getting away from Dundee station as the sun starts to set. It was taken sometime in the early 1980's. Photo Mike Mather.
    Old Oak Common depot plays host to the loco and it is being turned while John Lynch demonstrates his only skill ;-) Sitting around the turntable is 08694, 56032, 56113 and 56058. 8/12/2006
    Back at Old Oak Common and the loco is inside "The Factory" building having some work carried out in the smokebox. Also present is 50035 "Ark Royal" undergoing restoration. Out of sight between the locos was class 52 Western D1015 "Western Champion". 22/3/2007