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The Northern Echo6y
Last chance to catch rare loco Union of South Africa before she retires
The visit of the 60009 Union of South Africa will be the curtain-raiser for ... Pickering during its week-long visit from March 30. The LNER Class A4 steam locomotive was built in Doncaster ...
Manchester Evening News12y
Return of the age of steam
Rail enthusiasts packed platforms for a sight of two A4 Pacific types - BR 6201 Princess Elizabeth, and LNER 60009 Union of South Africa. Skip to main content News ...
Crime6y
Famous steam train on the infamous Dawlish sea wall line
Wikipedia says: "60009 Union of South Africa is an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive built in Doncaster in 1937. It is one of six surviving Gresley A4s, and is currently operational and mainline ...
Manchester Evening News3y
The 'space-like' locomotive which 'completely transformed' rail now on display in Greater Manchester
Visitors to Bury Transport Museum can now get up close to the iconic 60009 Union of South Africa LNER locomotive engine. Built in 1937, the locomotive is one of only six surviving A4 locomotive ...
The Northern Echo6y
Last chance to catch rare loco Union of South Africa before she retires
The visit of the 60009 Union of South Africa will be the curtain-raiser for ... Pickering during its week-long visit from March 30. The LNER Class A4 steam locomotive was built in Doncaster ...