LNER A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' Compilation
Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in 1937 at Doncaster works, 60009 (originally numbered 4488) served the LNER and BR for 29 years, before being withdrawn in 1966, where she was purchased by John Cameron, making her one of the 6 A4 Pacifics to survive today. The loco spent her first few years of preservation in Fife, before returning to the mainline in 1973, where she has been a common sight on railtours around the country ever-since. She's now due to retire, with her mainline certificate now expired, and is expected to spend the remainder of her current boiler certificate running on the East Lancashire Railway.
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This video features LNER A4 60009 'Union of South Africa', a historic steam locomotive that has been preserved and operated on mainline railtours for nearly 50 years. Built in 1937 by the LNER at Doncaster, it served until 1966 before entering preservation. The locomotive was later returned to mainline service in 1973 and has since appeared on various railtours across the UK. It is now expected to retire from mainline operations with its certificate expired, and will likely operate on the East Lancashire Railway for the remainder of its boiler certification.
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