What a day it was! As I sit here in front of my computer, bringing you all up to speed with the momentous events of 26 September, it is hard to believe it is all over. All the planning and hard work paid off, and FOTR is on the map big time.
The following scenes were taken around Hermanstad before departture. Guests from across railwayland as well as general public, members of FOTR and Reefsteamers/RSSA, convened upon the FOTR depot in time for the 9am departure...
150 Year Commemorative Train- Hermanstad
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Chris Janisch
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150 Year Commemorative Train- Hermanstad
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- The ribbon with pamphlets designed for the event.
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- Drivers for the day: Gert van Vuuren and Cliff Petzer
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- Paul Ash, Train Manager Steve A and Chris Janisch
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- Chris, Nathan and Chris de Vos of UTATU
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- Liesel Hagen, Steve A, Linda Whiteside and Nathan. Well-dressed folk they were indeed.
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- Guard Berelowitz struggles wif da paperwork!
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- The crew before departure pose alongside the best-dressed lady- "Cheugnette"
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- And we get the "right-away" onto the main line..
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