Stuttering start for No. 60009 on its return to East Lancs

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GRESLEY ‘A4’ No. 60009 Union of South Africa returned to steam at the East Lancashire Railway on April 13 following extensive repairs to its frames, axleboxes and motion by Riley & Son at Heywood.

60009 Union of South Africa awaits departure from Rawtenstall on 14 April 2017 with the 1245 to Heywood. Bob Cragg, 5 Patricia Avenue, Birkenhead CH41 7BE [email protected]

Regrettably, its debut was short-lived and the ‘Streak’, which is under the custodianship of Ian Riley, was taken out of service again the following afternoon after the discovery of a defect in the outer firebox.

This was subsequently rectified and ‘Number Nine’ was expected back in traffic on April 22.

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It is pictured at Rawtenstall during it trials on April 13. BOB CRAGG

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