Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa set for Mid Norfolk Beer Festival

Michael Holden - Editor 1 comment 1 Min Read
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The has announced that 60009 Union of South Africa will be visiting them for their Beer and Music Festival.

On board, you will find local ales and music and more ales and ciders will be found on Platform 3 of Dereham.

60009 joins Hunslet No.75008 Swiftsure and BR railcar 101836 for the festival.

Fares and timetables will be confirmed soon.

A brief history of 60009 ‘Union of South Africa'

60009 Union of South Africa is an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive. It was built in 1937 at Doncaster Works. The ‘A4' was a common sight on the East Coast Mainline between London and Scotland. 60009 is one of six surviving A4s.

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