2. Railways

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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    The wheelset has been dropped down into the pit with engineer John Graham looking on and operating the lift.
    The wheelset complete with axle boxes is lifted clear and will go away by lorry for work to be carried out. It was a good and interesting few days. 6/6/2008
    No9 sits on the 54 foot, 8 1/2 inch diameter turntable and poses inside the shed.