Graham, What is he driving?
When he isn't fixing our footpaths or leading walks Graham's other interests include Steam Locomotives.
Members of my age or older will recognise this as a preserved A4 pacific class locomotive. Sister engine to "Mallard" the world speed record holder for a steam engine. 126 mph made on 3rd July 1938. A world record that probably will never be broken. 35 A4 engines were built at Doncaster between 1936 and 1938
Mallard is lovingly preserved in non working order at The National Railway Museum York.
"Union of South Africa", was one of five engines named after British Commonwealth countries. It was originally going to be named "Osprey" but was renamed before going into regular service. Because of the political situation, the engine carried the name "Osprey" during the 1980s.
There are two other working A4s used for steam charters. "Sir Nigel Gresley" (named after the designer of the engine) and "Bittern"
I wish ! 126 mph anyone?
"Dominion of Canada" was so named in 1937 and was presented to the Canadian Railroad Historical Association in the 1960s and resides at The Canadian Railway Museum, Montreal, Quebec.
Neither of theses two engines are in working order.
That is just a little of the background of this superb machine. | 
