Friends of the Rail Forum - Preserving South African Railway History!

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How to use the Forum - what you can and cannot do.... Questions and so forth......

Subforums: What You Can Get Out Of The Forum!!!!, This Forum - Frequently Asked Questions, FOTR Forum Help, Testing How To Do Posts...

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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:21:37 +0000

John Ashworth

All you need to know about our train trips......

Moderator: Arno Victor

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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:11:59 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

Information on things to do in Cullinan - restaurants, venues and places of interest.

Moderator: Arno Victor

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Wed, 20 May 2009 14:22:15 +0000

Mike Haslam

Information on Corporate Venues and Packages

Moderator: Arno Victor

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Your Feedback on Trips and Venues!

Moderator: Arno Victor

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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:46:59 +0000

John Ashworth

Pictures of your trip. Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K - very good ones may star in a future photo competition!

Moderator: Arno Victor

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Announcements and News about Friends of the Rail. Photos can be posted here.

Moderators: Chris Janisch, Arno Victor, Nathan Berelowitz

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:43:07 +0000

Marc Russell

Any suggestions, comments, questions, or feedback on the FOTR website or forum?

Moderators: John Ashworth, Steve Appleton, Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:37:56 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

The pic of the months pictures. No fixed criteria really, just what is the best of the month in techncial, "feel" and impact terms! Remember opinions will always differ!

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:03:15 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

Post pictures of FOTR trips and events - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will eventually be pruned, so make sure you have copies on your hard drive if you want to keep them.

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:39:47 +0000

ch.janssen-schmidt

Members can post FOTR related pictures of special FOTR occassions here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be retained. PLEASE ONLY POST TO EXISTING FORUMS!

Subforums: 15F 3117 - Inaugural Passenger Train - 16 December 2008, 15F 3117 - First Steaming - 14 October 2008, Hermanstad - first passenger train - 27 July 2008, Hermanstad - 1st steam train to new site - 16 March 2008, Farewell To John....., John's Wedding !, 21st Anniversary of FOTR

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Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:10:49 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

Members can post FOTR related pictures of FOTR Steam and other Engines here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later, save them to your hard drive!

Subforums: FOTR - Steam Engine 15F 3117, FOTR - Steam Engine 19D 2650, FOTR - Steam Engine 24 3664, FOTR - Steam Engine 15CA 2850, FOTR - Steam Engine 15F 3094, FOTR - Steam Engine 8D 1223, FOTR - Steam Fireless Locomotives, FOTR - Funkey Diesel Locomotive, FOTR - Electric Motor Coach

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:51 +0000

Luca Lategan

Members can post FOTR related pictures of FOTR Rolling stock and coaches here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later, save them to your hard drive!

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Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:30:49 +0000

Craig Duckham

Members can post FOTR related pictures of other FOTR equipment here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later, save them to your hard drive!

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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:15 +0000

Tom Macrery

Members can post FOTR related pictures of the new Hermanstad Site here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later, save them to your hard drive!

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Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:37:02 +0000

John Ashworth

Members can post FOTR related pictures of Capital Park here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later, save them to your hard drive!

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:23:22 +0000

Tom Macrery

Members can post FOTR related pictures of members at work here - screenshots or photographs - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They will be pruned after 90 days. If you want to keep them for later save them to your hard drive.

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:34:53 +0000

Tom Macrery

A Forum devoted to MAIN LINE motive power changes in Southern Africa - including new locos, withdrawals, transfers, sales, scrapping and so forth.....

Moderators: Dylan Knott, John Middleton

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Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:28:23 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

A Forum devoted to INDUSTRIAL motive power changes in Southern Africa - including new locos, withdrawals, transfers, sales, scrapping and so forth.....

Moderators: Dylan Knott, John Middleton

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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:49:51 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

For discussions on South African motive power (Steam, Electric, Diesel and Industrial) and their operations in Southern Africa. Any photos should be posted in the "South Africa - Photo Gallery" Forum below.

Moderator: Dylan Knott

Subforums: South Africa - Diesel Motive Power, South Africa - Electric Motive Power, South Africa - Steam Motive Power, South Africa - Rapid Transit Systems (Gautrain & Metro), South Africa - Industrial Motive Power

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:13:09 +0000

Dylan Knott

For discussions on South African coaches, rolling stock & miscellaneous vehicles. Any photos should be posted in the "South Africa - Photo Gallery" Forum below.

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:55:27 +0000

Dylan Knott

For discussions on stations, signals, and infrastructure in Southern Africa. Any photos should be posted in the "South Africa - Photo Gallery" Forum below.

Moderators: Dylan Knott, John Ashworth

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Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:12:25 +0000

Luca Lategan

For Southern African Railway News and Discussion. Any photos should be posted in the "South Africa - Photo Gallery" Forum below.

Moderators: Dylan Knott, John Ashworth, Mike Haslam

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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:45:11 +0000

Gabor Kovacs

For news items relating to Heritage Rail in South Africa. Any photos should be posted in the "South Africa - Photo Gallery" Forum below.

Moderator: Dylan Knott

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:10:48 +0000

Luca Lategan

All Plinthed & Heritage Locomotives and Rolling Stock, as well as stock "standing". Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K.

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Wed, 06 May 2009 13:57:38 +0000

James Attwell

Photos of Southern African motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space. If you have photos of FOTR Engines and Stock, please post them in the FOTR Gallery in the Friends of the Rail Forum above.

Subforums: South Africa - Diesel Motive Power, South Africa - Electric Motive Power, South Africa - Rapid Transit Systems, Gautrain, Metro Rail Systems, South Africa - Coaches, Rolling Stock & Miscellaneous Vehicles, South Africa - Steam and Heritage Railways, SAR/SAS/Spoornet/TFR, Atlantic Rail, Ingwe Municipality, Oosterlijn, Outeniqua Choo-tjoe, Paton County Railway, Reefsteamers, ROVOS Rail, Sandstone, Umgeni, Other Preservation Sites/Plinthed Locos, South Africa - Stations, Signals and Infrastructure

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:31:38 +0000

Ian Roberts

Diesel and Electric motive power and operations in the rest of Africa.

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:11:51 +0000

John Ashworth

Steam motive power and operations in the rest of Africa

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:48:29 +0000

Derek Walker

Other railway topics related to the rest of Africa

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:39:21 +0000

John Ashworth

Photos of motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related in the rest of Africa! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space.

Moderators: Chris Janisch, John Ashworth

Subforums: Sudan, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Uganda, Mocambique, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland and other African Countries

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Fri, 29 May 2009 13:27:32 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

Diesel and Electric motive power and operations in Europe.

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:13:52 +0000

John Ashworth

Steam motive power and operations in Europe.

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:09:49 +0000

John Ashworth

Other railway topics related to Europe.

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:10:51 +0000

John Ashworth

Photos of motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related in Europe! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space.

Subforums: U.K. & Ireland - Photo Gallery, Scandinavia - Photo Gallery, Switzerland - Photo Gallery, Netherlands - Photo Gallery, Rest of Europe - Photo Gallery

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:37:24 +0000

Ian Roberts

Diesel and Electric motive power and operations in the Americas.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:51:26 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

Steam motive power and operations in the Americas.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:54 +0000

John Ashworth

Other railway topics related to the Americas.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:04:44 +0000

John Ashworth

Topics relating to all Class I and Regional ailways in Nothern America

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Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:54:46 +0000

Tom Macrery

Topics relating to Fallen Flags. Basically USA and Canadian railways that are no more...

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Photos of motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related in North, Central and South America! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Thu, 21 May 2009 09:55:16 +0000

Marc Russell

Diesel and Electric motive power and operations in Asia.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:51:52 +0000

John Ashworth

Steam motive power and operations in Asia.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:51:08 +0000

John Ashworth

Other railway topics related to Asia.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:15:13 +0000

John Ashworth

Photos of motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related to Asia! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space.

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:53:43 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

Diesel and Electric motive power and operations in Australia and New Zealand.

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:44:35 +0000

Marc Russell

Steam motive power and operations in Australia and New Zealand.

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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:48:00 +0000

John Ashworth

Other railway topics related to Australia and New Zealand

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Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:14:20 +0000

John Ashworth

Photos of motive and rolling stock, stations, signals and anything else train related to Australia and New Zealand! Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Very good ones will be moved to the Online Gallery, the rest will be pruned away after 14 days to conserve space.

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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:56:41 +0000

Derek Walker

SLR and Compact Digital Cameras. Discussions, hints and tips.

Moderators: Chris Janisch, Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:05:55 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

Video photography. Discussions, hints and tips.

Moderators: Chris Janisch, Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:43:37 +0000

Justin Miles

Details of movements for train spotters and photographers.

Moderators: Chris Janisch, Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:41:12 +0000

Steve Appleton

Train tales - true, almost true, half true, complete fantasy, utter nonsense - as long as they're about trains!

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Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:52:10 +0000

Nathan Berelowitz

No politics, no smut or cudeness, etc !!!! Just Railway related jokes......

Moderator: John Ashworth

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:23:31 +0000

John Ashworth

News on new books - local and international. News and reviews on magazines as well!

Moderators: John Ashworth, Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:21:34 +0000

Steve Appleton

News on new DVD's - local and international

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:59:32 +0000

M. Hardy-Randall

Anything about railway-related films and movies

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Fri, 15 May 2009 06:18:35 +0000

John Ashworth

Kuju Rail Simulator news and views!

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:33:51 +0000

James Attwell

Model Trains - layout, stock and anything else!

Moderators: Nial Mollison, Kevin Wilson-Smith

Subforums: MTE Model Railway Layout Build #1 - HO European Layout., N Scale Garage Layout Build

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:09:54 +0000

Derek Walker

Miniature Railway Engineering news and views!

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:53:36 +0000

Jim Nolan

Rail-related websites

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:41:12 +0000

Dylan Knott

A Forum on the 1940' and 50's UK Railway Micromodels

Moderator: Kevin Wilson-Smith

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:48:20 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

Microsoft Train Simulator news and views! Help with the software etc.....

Subforums: MSTS News, Views and Anything Else!, Microsoft train Simulator 2 (deceased!)

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Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:59:53 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

Other simulator software, gaming software, serious railfan software etc!

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Thu, 14 May 2009 18:39:13 +0000

Steve Appleton

A Forum for other devices running on steam - cars, boats, ship, traction engines, and so forth. Screenshots or photographs can be posted here - 800x600 pixels. Maximum size 130k. They may be pruned after 90 days. If you really want to keep them for later save them to your hard drive.

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:18:56 +0000

Luca Lategan

A forum for general chit chat. No politics, advertising or personal issues! Photos of anything not railway related can be posted here. Photos should be 800x600 pixels, maximum size 130K. Photos MAY be pruned away after 30 days to conserve space.

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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:55:55 +0000

Kevin Wilson-Smith

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