Kimberley
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Stefan Andrzejewski
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Kimberley
The historic station of Kimberley. One of the oldest in South Africa. To the left of the photo is the plinthed Class 25 Locomotive
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- One quiet Sunday afternoon on Platform 1
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Kevin Wilson-Smith
Re: Kimberley
Nice picture!
What is the state of the plinthed loco? Did you take any pics of it? We have a separate section where we are trying to build up a record of plinthed locos and their condition. See here....
http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... .php?f=215
What is the state of the plinthed loco? Did you take any pics of it? We have a separate section where we are trying to build up a record of plinthed locos and their condition. See here....
http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... .php?f=215
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Stefan Andrzejewski
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Re: Kimberley
Yes I do have photos of the 25. When I took the photos she looked okay.
Re: Kimberley
Stefan - Howzit?
Did you have any problems gaining access to Kimberley Station? I only ask, as I was 'detained' for what seemed like ages, whilst the station manager called his boss to (a) ask permission for me to enter the platforms with a camera, and (b) to prove that I wasn't from the press (How does a guy from the UK do that?!?)
I was initially shadowed by 2 armed security 'guards' before I told them that I was not going to pay them, and that they should best leave.
Strange.... I visit Kimberley every year (wife is from NC), and I never have trouble visiting Beaconsfield (Jack Victor ShuShu is a true gentleman!)
Anyhow, in the course of my 'detention' I missed the Mafikeng-Kimberley train I wanted to see, and it was not hauled by 34-113 for a change! I understand the workings of SA (grease a few palms... etc.) but surely I pose no security threat? I'm just a train driver from the UK who happens to enjoy his job a little too much!!
Cheers
Jez
Did you have any problems gaining access to Kimberley Station? I only ask, as I was 'detained' for what seemed like ages, whilst the station manager called his boss to (a) ask permission for me to enter the platforms with a camera, and (b) to prove that I wasn't from the press (How does a guy from the UK do that?!?)
I was initially shadowed by 2 armed security 'guards' before I told them that I was not going to pay them, and that they should best leave.
Strange.... I visit Kimberley every year (wife is from NC), and I never have trouble visiting Beaconsfield (Jack Victor ShuShu is a true gentleman!)
Anyhow, in the course of my 'detention' I missed the Mafikeng-Kimberley train I wanted to see, and it was not hauled by 34-113 for a change! I understand the workings of SA (grease a few palms... etc.) but surely I pose no security threat? I'm just a train driver from the UK who happens to enjoy his job a little too much!!
Cheers
Jez
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Stefan Andrzejewski
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Re: Kimberley
Hi Jez
These were taken in 2004. At that stage the security let me in. The museum as well as everything else in Kimberley was closed as it was a Sunday afternoon. We had no problem with Beaconsfield either. The guy in the office just said look left and right before crossing each track. I have had recent problems here in Cape Town taking photos on various stations. You now need a permit to take photos. To get a permit is impossible. I was sent from pillar to post. I spoke to 14 different people from Railway security , to Metro Rail to Transnet risk management. I still am nowhere near of getting my permit. I have found a couple of spots between stations where I know security are to lazy to walk.
These were taken in 2004. At that stage the security let me in. The museum as well as everything else in Kimberley was closed as it was a Sunday afternoon. We had no problem with Beaconsfield either. The guy in the office just said look left and right before crossing each track. I have had recent problems here in Cape Town taking photos on various stations. You now need a permit to take photos. To get a permit is impossible. I was sent from pillar to post. I spoke to 14 different people from Railway security , to Metro Rail to Transnet risk management. I still am nowhere near of getting my permit. I have found a couple of spots between stations where I know security are to lazy to walk.
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Re: Kimberley
In days gone by, permits were issued from the system managers office. Perhaps try ,etro head office in your area, give dates for the visits and see what happens. A head office paper is far more usefull and cheaper than security guards. Get yourself safety shoes and a reflective jacket as part of your train kit and you may have better local luck at the depots etc if you dont go the head office route.