23rd August 2014 (Cumbrian Mountain Express)

Date Saturday, 23rd August 2014

Locomotive 60009 (Union of South Africa)

Ran as 60009

Direction South

Load 11

Diesel Rear

Tour name Cumbrian Mountain Express

Headboard None

Tour promoter Railway Touring Company

Operating company West Coast Railways

Route

  • York
  • Carlisle (60009 on)
  • Hellifield
  • Blackburn (60009 off)
  • Newcastle
Taking a rare mid day southbound path, A4 Pacific No.60009 'Union of South Africa' passes Smardale with the steam hauled leg of 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' rail tour. Originating from Newcastle, the Tyne Valley leg and return from Blackburn onwards was diesel hauled due to a steam ban in the NE region.Union of South Africa at Smardale
 at , Smardale, England, United Kingdom by The Talkin Lens.