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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 cold and wet early morning on shed at Grosmont and the shed staff have hastily arranged the three steamable A4 pacifics together for a photographic pose. Resident 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley", and visiting 60009 "Union of South Africa" with 60019 "Bittern" make up part of the line up for the Spring 2008 LNER gala. 28/3/08
    There were a few hardy photographers present along with shed staff and support crews, I was there with No9. With all the fun over with and the photos taken, it was time to put the camera away and get back to work, I had an A4 to prepare!!
    60009 stands next to ex LMS Black Five 45212 which is being worked on. 1/4/08