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60009 Union of South Africa is a LNER Class A4 steam locomotive built at Doncaster Works on 16 April 1937. It is one of six surviving A4s. Its mainline certification expired in April 2020.
During it’s working life 60009 gained the highest mileage of all the A4 class locomotives, ran the fastest non-stop run from London-Edinburgh, the longest non-stop run between London and Edinburgh (flood deviation) and became the last steam locomotive to be overhauled at Doncaster Works.
Apr 23, 2020 · LNER A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' has been a staple part of mainline steam preservation for almost 50 years, but 2020 marks the end of her longstanding mainline service.
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A rare gathering of three ex-LNER A4 locomotives at Grosmont, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, on 4 April 2008, as 60009 Union of South Africa, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 60019 Bittern lined up at 7:30 am in preparation for service.
Oct 17, 2021 · 60009 Union of South Africa: Farewell to an iconic steam locomotive. Monday the 4th of October saw the sad news that 60009 Union of South Africa had been withdrawn, retiring three months earlier than planned due to what is reported to be boiler tube issues.
Dec 6, 2022 · Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa set to leave Bury in January. John Cameron, owner of LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa, has announced plans for the locomotive in 2023.
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