Tshwane Xplorer 26th October 2008 - the power of steam

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Tshwane Xplorer 26th October 2008 - the power of steam

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Photos and captions by Chris Janisch 26th October 2008
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Clipping along out of Pyramid South yard, with derelict wagons lying alongside
Clipping along out of Pyramid South yard, with derelict wagons lying alongside
Pretoria North to Pyramid's signalling is pretty much stolen beyond repair - and thus paper orders exist. Here the TFR marshal prepares to hand the SD2 permission to the crew of 2650 as she hits the level crossing at Bon Accord
Pretoria North to Pyramid's signalling is pretty much stolen beyond repair - and thus paper orders exist. Here the TFR marshal prepares to hand the SD2 permission to the crew of 2650 as she hits the level crossing at Bon Accord
A final thundering farewell at Meersig. Fireman John feels the wind in his face as he stands transfixed, while 2650 accelerates sharply on the grades up to Wonderboom. Such is the power of steam.
A final thundering farewell at Meersig. Fireman John feels the wind in his face as he stands transfixed, while 2650 accelerates sharply on the grades up to Wonderboom. Such is the power of steam.
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Very nice photos. The power of steam! Wind blowing past on the footplate is an amazing experience, and certainly gives one a change of mood and appearence, why, even Cliff, the driver, looks rejuvenated!!!
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Being on the footplate of a steam engine at speed is an all-round sensual experience. The wind, the sound, the vibration, the heat, the steam, the smell, the swaying from side to side, use all five of the senses - even taste. It's truly exhilarating.
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