The Cheshireman
Cleethorpes to Chester 17th November 2007


(Photo Mick Eppinger)
60009 with support coach seen at Collingham, between Newark and Lincoln, on its way to Barnetby from Crewe - 16/11/07


 A4 pacific 60009 "Union of South Africa" seen at West Holmes Jn Lincoln on the positioning move
from Crewe to Barnetby to work "The Cheshireman" the following day - 16/11/07


Seen passing Lincoln University students accomodation.


The loco moves slowly down the goods loop towards its water stop.


The loco and support coach stopped on down goods loop at Lincoln to take water. 16/11/07


The water stop location viewed from East Holmes signal box.


(photo - Bill Gladwell)
After water has been taken 60009 runs through the centre lines at Lincoln Central station.


In failing light the A4 and support coach are pictured from Pelham Street bridge at Lincoln on way to Barnetby for overnight stabling.


The A4 can just be seen alongside the carriage stock and class 47 diesel in sidings at Barnetby 1720hrs 17/11/07.
The loco proceeded to Marsh Junction Grimsby later in evening to use crossover after turning.

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