60009 "Union of South Africa".
It`s around 0715 in morning as 47826 brings empty train into Cleethorpes
station...
...with steam loco 60009 "Union of South Africa" coupled on rear.
It`s about 10 years since an A4 appeared at Cleethorpes station,
when 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" pulled a special to Stratford upon Avon.
The crew prepare the train for depature and we race around to the
North Promenade...
...to take a final shot before rushing back to station to take our
seats on train.
(photo - John Willerton)
60009 makes a fine spectacle as it approaches Suggitts Lane soon
after leaving Cleethorpes station.
(photo - Tom Brackenbury)
A nice view of the train as it approaches Deansgate Bridge just
after leaving Grimsby Town station.
(photo - Mark Boult)
Onlookers make good use of the large footbridge at Barnetby as a
fine viewpoint, as the railtour enters the station to pick up passengers.
(photo - Mark Boult)
The A4 now seen leaving Barnetby and heading towards Wrawby Junction.