MetroBlitz Coaches

[Barend Botha]

A while back there was a discussion about the MetroBlitz:

http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... litz#p5083

For those interested there are a few MetroBlitz coaches at the Kodoespoort workshops behind the Diesel Depot along Bluegum Street. The coaches are behind a fence in thick grass but are still visible from the street.

[John Ashworth]

Interesting - we usually only see the burned out ones next to the main line in Koedespoort Station.

[Kevin Wilson-Smith]

I see they also have the dreaded 3 XXX's.

Thanks for these pics.

[carldasnevesvieira]

hello all

I found it interesting to see pics of these coaches. I remember travelling in the Metroblitz whilst I lived in JHB.
can the member who took the pics tell me how many coaches are in that siding.
I have a NRE list showing two in NRE service, one only wonders what for? and the museum list had one earmarked for presevation.

thanks for your time
carlos

[Barend Botha]

Hello, I should have counted them but haven't thought about it till later but I would guess there were 2 coaches. Could you please tell me what lists you are referring to and were are they from?

Greetings, Barend.

[Nathan Berelowitz]

We tried to get one for preservation at the club, but they cannot be moved, as their air bag suspension has collapsed and theyare not safe for movement. They will most likely have to be cut where they stand.

[carldasnevesvieira]

Hi to you all

many thanks for your time and attention to my query
I apologize for not writting sooner

the numbers I have for the Metroblitz coaches still around (the most recent one ,at least 6 months old) are:



50000 THF

50008
50004
50014 these are at koedespoort
50002
50009
50010

NRE 40065 --50016
NRE 40066 --50007

regards
Carlos

[John Ashworth]

Here are the five which are standing next to the main line at Koedespoort Station, taken from the footplate of 2650 today.

Photos by John Ashworth 6th September 2008