UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA

Scarborough Spa  Express

Union of South Africa is one of 35 class A4 locomotives,  built by the LNER at Doncaster, under the supervision of Nigel Gresley. Number 4488 went into traffic on 29th June 1937, and after nationalisation, became 60009 sporting the British Railways dark green livery. In line with other ex-LNER pacific's, she was fitted with a Kylchap chimney to improve steaming power. She continued to be used on top-link expresses until her withdrawal in January 1966. The locomotive was sold to Mr J B Cameron in July 1966 and has been preserved as she was  when withdrawn.

 

This DVD shows UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA when she made two trips from York to Scarborough on the 9th and 14th of August 1984 at the head of the Scarborough Spa Express

 

The bonus track shows Union of South Africa on the Cumbrian Mountain Express on 31st March, and 20th April 1984

 

 

Running time 65mins Approx

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