The Union of South Africa steam special leaving Galashiels for Tweedbank
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The Union of South Africa steam special leaving Galashiels for Tweedbank
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 20 Sep 2015
ScotRail are running a steam train on the new Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank and back to Edinburgh on a Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday between 10th September and 18th October 2015. No 60009 Union of South Africa will haul vintage carriages on the journey. This steam locomotive was built at Doncaster in 1937 and is only one of six remaining LNER Class A4’s. These steam specials have created a lot of interest with the general public and many photographers have been at stations and viewing spots along the route.
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