Class 24 3684 at Vaalwater 1985

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Class 24 3684 at Vaalwater 1985

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Dennis Mitchell wrote:Whilst going through files already scanned [about 600 of 12,000!!] I found this shot of 3684 at Vaalwater station.It has a small brass plaque "makadas" just below the headlight;was this one of the 24 s that used to run on the old LADYBRAND[Cape Western] branch before it was washed away c 1978?Shot was early April 1985 either 2nd or 3 rd.
Whenever I find Vaalwater "stuff" will pass it on.
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HAPPY STEAMING
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Ladysmith line. Loco eventually ended up running at George until scrapped in 2000.

I like the class 24 and its great to see FOTR have 3664 in fine form!
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This photo I took at the Steam train Festival Sept 1998. Makadas leaving George station.
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That is 3675. Now under overhaul at Voorbaai Loco.
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