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Jonathan Glover · Post by **Jonathan Glover** » 16 May 2009, 23:21

Took this photo just outside Kimberly Station. Thought it may be of interest.

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 17 May 2009, 06:16

Very interesting little vehicle. And I believe this is your first post to the FOTR forum, Jonathan. Welcome, and we look forward to many more posts from you.

Dylan Knott · Post by **Dylan Knott** » 17 May 2009, 11:13

Wickham Inspection Trolley. Powered by a Perkins Diesel. Must be only one in service and should be preserved.

Derek Walker · Post by **Derek Walker** » 17 May 2009, 15:57

Wow... which side is the front? and why does it have a pantograph if it is diesel powered? It even has SAS on it too! Great find!!

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 17 May 2009, 16:02

I'm no expert, Derek, but I would guess that the pantograph is for testing the overhead wire.

Dylan Knott · Post by **Dylan Knott** » 17 May 2009, 18:51

Correct, John.

Derek the fwd section is below the inspection superstructure. Must be the last one in service.

Kevin Wilson-Smith · Post by **Kevin Wilson-Smith** » 19 May 2009, 08:40

Excelent! What a great find! If you have any more pics of this please put them up.....

Jonathan Glover · Post by **Jonathan Glover** » 19 May 2009, 17:26

Unfortunately this is the only picture I have. I took it while on the Trans-Orange so only got one propper shot.

Geoff Pethick · Post by **Geoff Pethick** » 26 May 2009, 15:50

I doubt this is the last in use. There were six delivered in April and May 1975 from Wickham of Ware, UK. There was one OOU in PE about four years ago, and I think there was one working from Braamfontein fairly recently. I have seen a locally built copy, in fact I travelled in it, but being such useful vehicles its unlikely all the Wickhams are gone.

regards
Geoff Pethick

Dylan Knott · Post by **Dylan Knott** » 26 May 2009, 17:16

1734 and a blue one were at PE along with several other trolleys. All sold last year and cut up.

Have seen one at Bellville, but unsure of its running number.

Jez Smith · Post by **Jez Smith** » 29 May 2009, 23:07

Following on from Mr Walker's sensible request, I have posted the following pics taken at De Aar in August 2007 by Colonel Andre Kritzinger of what can only be described as a follow on from the Wickham (of Ware) OHL trolley viewed above. Looking at the number, I wonder if this is one of a kind, as the NC 25kv system is a little isolated - are there any more in Gauteng/MP/KZN?
It fascinates me, as in the UK we use diesel hailed trains with specific pantograph equipped coaches fitted with all the necessary diagnostic equipment, so a compact little thing such as the Luberailer makes me smile. Pics of the UK overhead test train will follow.

Dylan Knott · Post by **Dylan Knott** » 29 May 2009, 23:50

Modified version of this. Also travelled in one and they are great!

Luca Lategan · Post by **Luca Lategan** » 04 Jun 2009, 17:50

How easy is it to buy one of those that you have on sale and use it on Spoornet lines? Even little used lines like Bredasdorp - Sir Lowery's...

Dylan Knott · Post by **Dylan Knott** » 04 Jun 2009, 18:39

Access costs per km will kill any operation. Thats why ours are for sale.

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