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NZ - Easter steam

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These photos were circulated by Steam in Action. We believe they were taken at the Canterbury Railway Society in New Zealand at Easter 2008. The original e-mail was from Kerry Young and that's where the captions come from. Any more information or corrections would be welcome.
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Two very presentable young ladies grace the main drag. Ex Brisbane car heads out of town for the terminus at the tram barn.
Two very presentable young ladies grace the main drag. Ex Brisbane car heads out of town for the terminus at the tram barn.
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The main street
The main street
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Even 'W192' takes a rest between assignments. This engine was doing both mainline and shunting duties all weekend.
Even 'W192' takes a rest between assignments. This engine was doing both mainline and shunting duties all weekend.
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1236 awaits the signal to depart. The carriages are full to overflowing.
1236 awaits the signal to depart. The carriages are full to overflowing.
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Very briefly, the yard is empty
Very briefly, the yard is empty
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In the signal box, Sir Colin is being assisted by Keith Brown and not assisted by the Flying Scotsman
In the signal box, Sir Colin is being assisted by Keith Brown and not assisted by the Flying Scotsman
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The Tyers Tablet gear which had been doing overtime on the Saturday.
The Tyers Tablet gear which had been doing overtime on the Saturday.
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At Ferrymead Station this lovely lady from the Weka Pass Railway was selling souvenirs.
At Ferrymead Station this lovely lady from the Weka Pass Railway was selling souvenirs.
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After a cab ride back, I managed to get driver Paul Markholm (Mainline Steam) to stop long enough to get this shot. Paul did a really great job of handling the locomotive within the rather short length of main line. He had it snorting and putting on a great show. Those who were on the island to record the 'Jb' doing a 'tube out' would happily agree! Thanks to people like this, so many folks had their day livened up. Thanks so much Paul! Do come again.
After a cab ride back, I managed to get driver Paul Markholm (Mainline Steam) to stop long enough to get this shot. Paul did a really great job of handling the locomotive within the rather short length of main line. He had it snorting and putting on a great show. Those who were on the island to record the 'Jb' doing a 'tube out' would happily agree! Thanks to people like this, so many folks had their day livened up. Thanks so much Paul! Do come again.
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The last train of the day was a double header. Both engines stormed out past the signal box.
The last train of the day was a double header. Both engines stormed out past the signal box.
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Front R.H. tender bogie of 'Jb1236', showing suspension hanger detail and the speedo drive extension.
Front R.H. tender bogie of 'Jb1236', showing suspension hanger detail and the speedo drive extension.
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Cab bogie hanger detail.
Cab bogie hanger detail.
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Power reversing gear.
Power reversing gear.
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I couldn't resist this closeup of the Baker gear with the rods in the traditional bottom quater position.
I couldn't resist this closeup of the Baker gear with the rods in the traditional bottom quater position.
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