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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.
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    A sunny afternoon at Scarborough after the loco worked a tour from Kings Cross. Originally it was booked to go to Cleethorpes, then it was changed to Scunthorpe and we ended up in Scarborough. We are relaxing with a cup of tea after the loco had been turned and serviced. We had a great run down the ECML with the loco getting up in the mid 80's a few times. On the return run to Doncaster, where we were booked to come off, we were held on the Scarborough branch outside of York due to problems on the mainline caused by a thunder storm. We got into York station and was offered a path ahead of a GNER train if we could get to Doncaster in 30 minutes for the 35 miles. Driver Dave Court said "okay" and off we went and arrived in 28 1/2 minutes with sustained high speed running and a maximum of 87mph. The passengers gave us a round of applause when we left the train to go on shed. Great trip. 20/7/2002
    The location is the yard at Millerhill to the south of Edinburgh. The loco is being prepared for a trip the following day from Edinburgh to York. Wayne Jones is visible on the far right carrying out the fitness to run exam on the loco and coach. 13/9/2002
    An open weekend at Crewe Works and 60009 is one of the exhibits. The sun glints off John Lynch's "The Elizabethan" headboard.