Tshwane Xplorer 28th September 2008 - from the footplate

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Tshwane Xplorer 28th September 2008 - from the footplate

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A series of pictures of the Tshwane Xplorer as viewed from the footplate.

Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz 28th September 2008
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Passing the PPC cement factory Northbound coming down from Capital Park way, the train takes the turn. Out of site, to the rear of the photographer, lies<br />FOTR's new site at Hercules
Passing the PPC cement factory Northbound coming down from Capital Park way, the train takes the turn. Out of site, to the rear of the photographer, lies
FOTR's new site at Hercules
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Drifting down towards Wonderboompoort, the mountains look down upon the train. On the righthand koppie, is a man made waterfall and a number of small caves
Drifting down towards Wonderboompoort, the mountains look down upon the train. On the righthand koppie, is a man made waterfall and a number of small caves
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Framed by the cab of the 19D, the man made waterfall flows. In the background can be seen the dark entrances of the caves. Many a time, people can be seen sitting there looking down at the passing trains
Framed by the cab of the 19D, the man made waterfall flows. In the background can be seen the dark entrances of the caves. Many a time, people can be seen sitting there looking down at the passing trains
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Train trailing safely behind and the hills of Pretoria look on in the background. Wonderboompoort approaches
Train trailing safely behind and the hills of Pretoria look on in the background. Wonderboompoort approaches
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Steam is right, fire bright and signals bright. The cosy cab of 19D 2650 is the control centre for the train's operation. Fireman, Driver and Pilot are up front and keeping the safe steady pace for all the folks in the train, to have an enjoyable day out
Steam is right, fire bright and signals bright. The cosy cab of 19D 2650 is the control centre for the train's operation. Fireman, Driver and Pilot are up front and keeping the safe steady pace for all the folks in the train, to have an enjoyable day out
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The balloon at Pyramid South. The train is at its furthest point and now returns to Pretoria, viewed towards the mountains in the background
The balloon at Pyramid South. The train is at its furthest point and now returns to Pretoria, viewed towards the mountains in the background
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Re: Tshwane Xplorer 28th September 2008 - from the footplate

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Great account in words and pictures. It must have been a lovely day!
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