2650: derailment repairs

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2650: derailment repairs

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Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, 9th December 2012, Capital Park
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The 19D stands on the pit for repairs after the derailment. Gabor discusses with Robert Dadford over the phone what repairs have been completed so far.
The 19D stands on the pit for repairs after the derailment. Gabor discusses with Robert Dadford over the phone what repairs have been completed so far.
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The damaged cowcatcher being repaired.
The damaged cowcatcher being repaired.
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Looking up from inside the inspection pit we see how the damaged cowcatcher was heated up and pulled back into shape with the chain block and tackle system.
Looking up from inside the inspection pit we see how the damaged cowcatcher was heated up and pulled back into shape with the chain block and tackle system.
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Whilst Gabor gets to grips with the chain block, Phillip watches intently.
Whilst Gabor gets to grips with the chain block, Phillip watches intently.
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Gabor welds the support stay for the cowcatcher and another repair task is completed.
Gabor welds the support stay for the cowcatcher and another repair task is completed.
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Re: 2650: derailment repairs

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Is it not time that thought of a reward should be dangled to get someone to come forward to catch these thieves, I despise them as much as the "Rhino Murderers"
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