Outeniqua Choo-tjoe: Last run?

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hansieswart
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Outeniqua Choo-tjoe: Last run?

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I went to George yesterday to ride the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe on what was possibly its last trip. Everyone working there seemed completely uninformed and uncertain about the future of their operation. They were, nevertheless, cheerful and very accommodating. The Loco used was 19D No 2649, "ROSIE", who performed (to my untrained eyes and ears) perfectly.

I do not know the first thing about photographing trains, but borrowed my wife's camera simply to document the occasion. Maybe these are the last photos (but hopefully not!).

Hansie
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Driver Jan ready to pull away from the train at Santos for turning back at Voorbaai
Driver Jan ready to pull away from the train at Santos for turning back at Voorbaai
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Train Manager Sam preparing to uncouple the loco at Santos beach, Mossel Bay for running back to Voorbaai to turn
Train Manager Sam preparing to uncouple the loco at Santos beach, Mossel Bay for running back to Voorbaai to turn
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No 2649 ready for departure at George Railway Museum
No 2649 ready for departure at George Railway Museum
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Fireman Ben van Jaarsveld patiently smiling for all the cameras before departure
Fireman Ben van Jaarsveld patiently smiling for all the cameras before departure
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Re: Outeniqua Choo-tjoe: Last run?

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Great pictures, Hansie. Thanks.
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