60009 Union of South Africa is an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive.

Built for the LNER in 1937 and originally numbered 4488 it is a 4-6-2 locomotive to the same design by Sir Nigel Gresley as the more famous Mallard. It is named for then newly formed union of southern African provinces - the predecessor of today's Republic of South Africa.

Now owned by John Cameron it travels all over the country visiting many preserved railways and hauling mainline steam specials. As of 2004, currently based at the Severn Valley Railway it has accumulated the highest mileage of any locomotive in the class.

References

• http://www.bath.ac.uk/~hssmrg/a4.html
• LNER 4-6-2 Locomotive Guide
• TeleRail.co.uk