British Steam Loco' 60009 Union of South Africa

[THUMPER]

On the 1st April, L.N.E.R. A4 Class Pacific Locomotive, 60009 Union of South Africa hauled the Orient Express from London to Oxford. This locomotive is the same class as the World Steam Spead Record Holder Mallard.
These pictures were taken heading into Reading.

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[Wover]

Nice pic

But erm "World spead record" ?

[THUMPER]

Nice pic

But erm "World spead record" ?

Yes, she is the sister locomotive as the world speed record holder Mallard. See here.
http://www.wandleys.demon.co.uk/mallard.htm
and here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard_(locomotive)

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Union of South Africa was running again yesterday again with the British Orient Express on a circular trip from/to London Victoria. I saw the train at 3 locations. See here.
http://the-shed433.fotopic.net/c941226.html