60009 Union of South Africa : Final farewell? ELR 6th November 2021

It’s a very long time since I tried to climb a tree! Respect and good wishes to JC.

 

Mrs V ...step forward.....

 

Or nurse Nichola...enough to aid a quick recovery. But get well soon Mr C...we owe you a lot, a big lot...

 

I'm not even sure I'd walk that one off and I'm almost a third of his age! I hope he kicks back and relaxes.

 

Any news of John Cameron with all this excitement about 60007's return. I hope he's getting there.

 

Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa set for new exhibition in Bury (railadvent.co.uk)

 

Possibly not unrelated to this news from 2-weeks ago:
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/0...s-steam-traction-engines-notice-to-leave.html

Is this an example of static-museum Big-Chufferitis?

 

All the traction engines have now found a new home at Statfold so there should be plenty of room for everyone to stare at 60009.

 

Along with the traction engines there was a vintage tractor, a water cart and a low loader.
This kit obviously took up a great deal of space which will now be available for Number 9.

 

The items moving to Statfold certainly could not be going to a better home. The standard of display and of presentation of items at the site puts most museums to shame.

 

Small video of her most recent move

60009 Union of South Africa is moved to Bury Transport Museum - YouTube

 

I have put together an album recording No 9's career since 2011. It includes main line action, the Mallard 75 event at the NRM which featured all six Streaks, and No 9's new home on display at Bury:

https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/British-steam-locomotives/60009-since-2011/

Andrew N

 

Minor correction to your text; Wkipaedia note = Gresley began his career at Crewe as a premium apprentice before becoming a pupil under Aspinall at Horwich.

 

I was referring to his employment, not his training. AN

 

Surely as an apprentice he was still employed ?