Construction of CPK diesel shed 1971

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Construction of CPK diesel shed 1971

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Nathan wrote:Construction of the new diesel shed area at Capital Park in the early 1970’s. This was the 15M shed for the steam, which then had the work completed at the drop pits to the rear of this shed. Today, it i used to repair the rolling stock for Rovos Rail.
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Nathan wrote:Capital Park in the early 1970’s was undergoing a slow change. The top photo is of the conversion of part of the steam shed and 15M shop, into a diesel shed. The bottom photo is looking eastwards at the shed line up. There were 14R, 15AR, 16Cr, GMAM, 15CA, 15F and 19D at the shed during that period. Today this is the Rovos Rail depot and carriage shed!
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Sorry about the poor scan quality, the originals are better.
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