No. 60009 Union of South Africa

‘King’, ‘A4’ and debutant ‘9F’ steal show at Moors line gala spectacular

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2019

THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) pulled off what might be regarded as one of the biggest steam galas of the 2000s on September 27-29, which not only featured a hugely impressive locomotive line-up, but also illustrated how far the line’s motive power department has come in a relatively short timeframe. It was only in…
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Big Pacifics dominate RTC autumn/winter tours

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Sam Hewitt

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4th November 2019

THE Railway Touring Company’s regular summer operations are over for another year, but there is a tempting selection of railtours for the autumn and winter months. October 12 sees one of its regular ‘Cumbrian Mountain Express’ trips from Euston to Carlisle, utilising electric No. 86259 Les Ross as far as Carnforth, where one of the West…
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‘King’ and ‘A4’ to head 15-engine North Yorkshire Autumn Steam Gala

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Sam Hewitt

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10th July 2019

Didcot’s GWR ‘King’ No. 6023 King Edward II will break new ground for the class this autumn when it takes a starring role in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR) September 27-29 Autumn Steam Gala alongside ‘A4’ Union of South Africa. The visit will mark the BR blue Collett 4-6-0’s first foray north of the Midlands…
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October steam tours pay tribute to Nigel and Dennis

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Sam Hewitt

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28th November 2018

TWO steam-hauled main line tours on October 20-21 had the sombre task of paying tribute to well-known railway figures who passed away recently.Railway Touring Company’s ‘The Yorkshireman’ on October 20 saw No. 60009 Union of South Africa carry a wreath as a mark of respect to RTC founder Nigel Dobbing (see p12). Shortly after sunrise, the…
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No. 60009 Union of South Africa

‘King’, ‘A4’ and debutant ‘9F’ steal show at Moors line gala spectacular

Big Pacifics dominate RTC autumn/winter tours

‘King’ and ‘A4’ to head 15-engine North Yorkshire Autumn Steam Gala

October steam tours pay tribute to Nigel and Dennis

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