60009 Union of South Africa's final streak through the Cotswolds 23 February 2020

[@kevinenticott2206]

Great video Hils, thanks for posting, very well captured by you and such an impressive sight she is every time. 👍👍👍

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Kevin. She’s fantastic!

[@kennethhume8628]

Always fantastic to see a streak , one of the most graceful locos ever built , excellent video .

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Kenneth. Yes, graceful is the perfect description of her. 😊 Hilary

[@BrianSeaman]

Great captures Hils. That was a very unusual angle on the bend, looking up at No 9 as it passed by. Cheers, Brian

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Brian. I was at a foot crossing on an embankment, so to be in a safe place, I had to set up slightly down the embankment side.

[@peterscutt2253]

Thank you Hils, a great video as always. Its a shame that union will no longer be around in the future

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Peter. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It is a shame. I think she has a special
place in a lot of enthusiasts’ hearts. Sir Nigel should be back out soon, all being well. 😊 Hilary

[@kensherwood4866]

Lovely video work. Thanks for posting, your low level shots were great

[@johnjephcote7636]

I endorse that comment - artysta!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you Ken. I appreciate your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊Hilary

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, John, you are very kind. 😊 Hilary

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! I love the last shot at Tywford! I saw her at Worcester!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you! She was looking splendid wasn’t she?! 😊

[@HenrysAdventures]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 Yes she was and no doubt she will no Saturday!

[@rogergardner6537]

Impressive engine, running like a "good un". I agree with Brian, that shot is probably your best so far imho ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Roger. You are very kind. She did look rather splendid! 😊 Hilary

[@ianlunt7833]

Hils , impressive as always.lan.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Ian. We really are going to miss her. Hilary

[@johntyh43]

I loved it, Hilary! It certainly looks like a great day !

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, John. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Apart from falling off a stile into some mud and tripping over a bramble into yet more mud, it was an excellent day! 😊 Hilary

[@johntyh43]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 Oh dear, Hilary. That reminds me of August, 2019, when I had climbed over a style into a field, caught my foot in overgrown vegetation, and fell headfirst into nettles. I eventually got to the foot crossing only to find the view spoilt by grass and weeds. I was so disappointed in the video clip that followed that I have never used it. The ironic thing is that this happenened in my home village, about half a mile from the estate on which I grew up! You would have thought I'd have known about the state of the field!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

I’m glad I’m not the only one to experience such a calamity! I never made it to the foot crossing I was heading for. At least the two shots I did get worked out ok.

[@SimonTog]

Super video Hils :)

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks a lot, Simon. 😊

[@TheCrazyhorse1876]

Well Hils you will look back one day and say I saw one of the best steam engines on her final Cotswold run,well done

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Robert. She was fantastic. I’m sure the crew must have enjoyed the trip!

[@dannygayler90]

And no diesel assist , That was great !

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Ha ha, I thought you’d be pleased about that, Danny. 😊 Hilary

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’ve seen her at ashchurch station

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Ah yes, a good spot there, I believe, Scott.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Yes Hilary

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Amazing :D

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Connor. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Hils TheTrainLady no problem

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

Rip, no more A4s on the mainline...
...at least, until Sir Nigel Gresley gets overhauled.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

trainz 4460 productions Yes, sad times. Hopefully Sir N will be back out before too long. 😊 Hilary