The first shocking scenes of the Rovos fire
Photos and by Chris Janisch 22nd May 2008
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Rovos Rail fire - pictures
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John Ashworth
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Rovos Rail fire - pictures
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- Generator car first in line
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- Coaches
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- Coach
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- Burnt out generator car
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- Coaches
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Kevin Wilson-Smith
Re: Rovos Rail fire - pictures
That is really terrible, assuming this was their regular coaching stock, which I assume it was.
This stock was superb and the inside and fittings had to be seen to be believed, so this really represents a hug loss - to Rovos as well as rail from around the world.
This stock was superb and the inside and fittings had to be seen to be believed, so this really represents a hug loss - to Rovos as well as rail from around the world.
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Barend Botha
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Re: Rovos Rail fire - pictures
Heard on the radio. Arriving at their depot it turned out to be true... Maybe someone can tell us what happened?
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Re: Rovos Rail fire - pictures
Indeed a terrible thing to happen, fortunately no injuries. Perhaps a water based paint would have been the answer?!