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by Rene Vink
22 Jun 2010, 18:10
Forum: FOTR - 3117 15F Accident and Appeal
Topic: FOTR derailment photos 1
Replies: 9
Views: 12903

Re: FOTR derailment photos 1

A good thing no one was hurt, I'm not going to argue that, but what an awful sight to see this beautiful loco lying on one ear
by Rene Vink
20 Jun 2010, 02:51
Forum: FOTR People
Topic: Headless man cuts up engine...
Replies: 2
Views: 2550

Re: Headless man cuts up engine...

Nice photo ;-) really!! But errrm, John, wouldn't there be any safety regulations as to 1. working with a torch cutter in such confined spaces 2. working with gas in a closed environment I've been VCA certified recently and I know there are severe limitations on both issues in the Netherlands. Not ...
by Rene Vink
20 Jun 2010, 02:38
Forum: FOTR Trips and Events
Topic: Geoff Cooke tour: Geoff's pictures
Replies: 3
Views: 1912

Re: Geoff Cooke tour: Geoff's pictures

Kevin Wilson-Smith wrote:Some really nice pictures............
Not trying to be critical, but that IS some understatement. Some the photos are simply stunning, most of a high standard. Well done, thanks for sharing
by Rene Vink
14 Jun 2010, 18:52
Forum: South Africa - Steam Motive Power
Topic: GEA & GMAM over Montagu pass
Replies: 0
Views: 5343

GEA & GMAM over Montagu pass

Don't if this one has been posted before, but it is a must see

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIbMcJ3jxKo
by Rene Vink
10 Jun 2010, 21:18
Forum: Europe - Other Railway Topics
Topic: New bridge under construction near Zwolle, Netherlands
Replies: 0
Views: 964

New bridge under construction near Zwolle, Netherlands

Hello all,

I visited the construction site of a new bridge near Zwolle, Netherlands. A great day's out with some good photos as a result if I may say so myself. I'd like to share them with you: http://www.modelrailroading.nl/NewsArti ... index.html
by Rene Vink
30 May 2010, 12:36
Forum: South Africa - Heritage Railway News and Discussion
Topic: Rovos Rail crash
Replies: 46
Views: 23951

Re: Rovos Rail crash

the last post dates from May 4th. First of all my heart goes out to the victims and their relatives involved in the tragedy. I have two questions on the matter. I'm not very knowledgeable in braking systems, but isn't it an inherent danger in vacuum brake systems that the vacuum slowly deteriorates ...
by Rene Vink
23 May 2010, 08:57
Forum: FOTR - The New Hermanstad Site
Topic: Lake Hermanstad: railway reflection
Replies: 3
Views: 2365

Re: Lake Hermanstad: railway reflection

Hi John, the first shot is top!!
by Rene Vink
23 May 2010, 08:52
Forum: FOTR - The New Hermanstad Site
Topic: Hermanstad sunrise
Replies: 4
Views: 3126

Re: Hermanstad sunrise

That is a big wow from me
by Rene Vink
22 May 2010, 12:32
Forum: FOTR Trips and Events
Topic: Mothers' Day 2010 - Cullinan to Koedoespoort Video Footage
Replies: 5
Views: 2608

Re: Mothers' Day 2010 - Cullinan to Koedoespoort Video Foota

A steam train for mother's day??????
But anyway I agree: splendid footage

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