Surprising 7Es

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Jez Smith
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Surprising 7Es

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Hi all,
As a few of you may know, I was in Kimberley for 4 weeks recently, and visited Beaconsfield Depot regularly thanks to the generosity of Section Managers Jack Victor Shushu and Albert J. Mybergh.
On 2 occasions, I was surprised to see these sights...

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From what I managed to observe, the 2 purple 7Es solely worked passenger trains during January.  A point to PRASA...?
From what I managed to observe, the 2 purple 7Es solely worked passenger trains during January. A point to PRASA...?
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Seen outside Beaconsfield Workshops is E7031.  Nice.
Seen outside Beaconsfield Workshops is E7031. Nice.
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Well this one got me smiling!  She was sent to Beaconsfield in error, and was soon dispatched to Bloemfontein!<br />Sunday 25th Jauary 2010.
Well this one got me smiling! She was sent to Beaconsfield in error, and was soon dispatched to Bloemfontein!
Sunday 25th Jauary 2010.
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Morne Bothma
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Re: Surprising 7Es

Post by Morne Bothma »

Great pics Jez, I quite like this 7E in SM livery!
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