The Yorkshireman 20/10/18

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Over the Harringworth about 10:15 from the look of it.

Is '09 fit for this? I guess being the first UK RTC trip since the passing of Nigel, the loco will carry a wreath..

 

Through Mill Hill at 0726 with a wreath in place above the smokebox.

 

Out of Bedford 0838. A few slips upon departure with 47832 assisting on the rear.

 

Tearing past East Hyde this morning soon after sunrise.
Gresley A4 4-6-2 60009 'UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA' East Hyde by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr

 

The exhaust conveniently hid the box on the back, not that it was doing anything.

 

Absolute cracker of a shot, well done!!

 

Crackin shot Ian, nothing compares to an A4 for sheer elegance and style

 

Thanks. Couldn't agree with you more. An A4 is head and shoulders above anything else on rails.

 

Not up to Ian's early morning effort, No.9 passes Barrow on Soar

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124047467@N05/45447765631/in/dateposted-public/

 

Don't you just love Autumn!

"Union of South Africa", 20/10/18.

 

A dull Rotherby this morning, I feel for the walkers who had waited on the other side of the crossing to see no.9 pass...

 

Short clip of No.9 at Loughborough, shot of 6990 on GCR also included.

 

Treat for the return journey.

33207 piloting 47832

 

Lovely stuff Stuart You even got a like from the old un

 

My footage of 60009 Union of South Africa carrying a wreath in tribute to Nigel Dobbing. Filmed at Souldrop and Great Oakley. Video also features Pannier Tank 9466 starting at 2:20. Enjoy.

 

My shots from today of 60009 Union of South Africa on the Yorkshireman. Seen at Harrowden Jc, Harringworth Viaduct, Cossington and Staveley

 

Oakham

 

'No.9' included in the beginning departing Bedford. This is believed to be the last steam to pass this spot, before masts begin to appear on the right hand side, obstructing one of two southbound views left south of Kettering that are unaffected.

 

Remind me of the excellent trip I had back in March with Oliver Cromwell on the same run. That day had lots of snow which added to the atmosphere.