Description
Hop aboard the footplate of now withdrawn LNER A4 No.60009 ‘Union Of South Africa’ and travel between Heywood and Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway.
The East Lancashire Railway is a 12.5-mile heritage line running between Heywood and Rawtenstall, passing through Bury, Burrs, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, and Irwell Vale. This product lets you hop aboard the footplate and ride behind LNER A4 No.60009 ‘Union of South Africa’.
Built in 1937 at Doncaster Works, LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa was one of thirty-five A4 locomotives constructed. After the expiration of its mainline certificate in March 2020, No.60009 moved to the East Lancashire Railway, where it operated services between Heywood and Rawtenstall before being withdrawn from traffic in October 2021. Following its withdrawal, the locomotive was relocated to Scotland, where it is now preserved as a museum exhibit.
What is included on this product?
Join the crew of LNER A4 No.60009 ‘Union of South Africa’ as they travel from Heywood to Rawtenstall, filmed during one of the final opportunities to see the locomotive in steam. Using new technology and filmed in 4K, you can witness ‘Union of South Africa’ working hard through the Irwell Valley from an entirely new perspective.
Whilst watching this product, you’re able to follow No.60009 from a series of different angles, including onboard the footplate, both the driver and fireman’s cab side views, the front lamp bracket and from the motion gear (a total of 9 camera views are included). Footage is also included from the lineside showcasing No.60009 at several different viewpoints along the East Lancashire Railway.
There are two viewing options to this product, these include:
Option 1: Sit back and watch the action from the footplate, as you travel from Heywood to Rawtenstall from multiple camera angles, including the lineside. This option includes short titles informing you of key locations and the gradient profile along the route.
Option 2: This option includes lineside footage of LNER A4 No.60009 ‘Union Of South Africa’ at the East Lancashire Railway, during visits in 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Product Overview:
This product features no commentary, allowing you to fully appreciate the sound of the steam locomotive working hard. Short titles are included throughout informing you of key locations and gradients. This DVD & Blu-Ray lasts approximately 63 minutes and is available in UK 16:9 widescreen format only.
Footplate filming took place on the 25th July 2021.
| Run Time: | 63 Minutes |
| Number of discs: | 1 Disc |
| Format: | UK 16:9 Widescreen PAL |
| Release date: | 11th October 2021 |
