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I made an independant visit to Bulawayo on 11th December wher I visited the steam shed.
Here is the link to my photos of that day on my Flickr site.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sir_nigel_ ... 360440860/

Comments are welcome.

Nigel A Petre

Good day All,

I managed to visit Bulawayo for a few hours on Tuesday 11th December whilst in Zimbabwe on a family event.
I found no 613 in steam. It was just outside the steam shed out towards the main line, but unfortunately it was off the road!! The front pony wheel set was derailed.
Inside the ...

I would like to thank John and Steve for their replies and putting me in contact with people in the know like Geoff Cooke who provided me with the contacts in Zimbabwe.
Hopefully I will provide the forum with a visit report and some photographs. I am really looking forward to my visit.

Nigel A Petre

First of all I am new to this forum and I apologise for my newbieism.

My name is Nigel Petre, I am a booking office clerk working for Northern Rail in the U.K.
I am visiting Zimbabwe for the first time from 5th to 15th December. I am asking humbly for any information and advice for the rail ...